US Bridges

TR 127 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2 MI E Mahomet · Structure no. 010446100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 127 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 127 over Drainage Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 127
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 MI E Mahomet
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1967, -88.36209
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 127 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 127 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 127 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 127 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 127 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.