US Bridges

TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 4.4 MI Wnw Champaign · Structure no. 010417300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 175
CrossesKaskaskia Ditch
Location4.4 MI Wnw Champaign
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12775, -88.34683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 175 over Kaskaskia Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.