TR 138 over Big Ditch
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 1.6 MI SE Dewey · Structure no. 010427000000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 138 over Big Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 138 over Big Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 138 over Big Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 138 over Big Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does TR 138 over Big Ditch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 138 over Big Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 138 over Big Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.