US Bridges

TR 4 over Kankakee Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2.6 MI N Ivesdale · Structure no. 010428300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 4 over Kankakee Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 4 over Kankakee Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 4
CrossesKankakee Ditch
Location2.6 MI N Ivesdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.99146, -88.46276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 4 over Kankakee Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 4 over Kankakee 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 4 over Kankakee Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 4 over Kankakee Ditch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 4 over Kankakee Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.