US Bridges

TR 265 over East Lake Fork Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 3 MI NW of Sadorus · Structure no. 010457400000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 265 over East Lake Fork Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 265 over East Lake Fork Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 265
CrossesEast Lake Fork Ditch
Location3 MI NW of Sadorus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.98199, -88.40285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks28%
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 265 over East Lake Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 265 over East Lake Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 265 over East Lake Fork Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR 265 over East Lake Fork Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 265 over East Lake Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.