TR 159 over Drainage Ditch
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N ST Joseph · Structure no. 010438400000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 159 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 159 over Drainage Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 159 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 159 over Drainage 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 159 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 159 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 159 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.