TR-79 over Trib. to Big Ditch
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 3 MI Nne of Mahomet · Structure no. 010458300000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-79 over Trib. to Big Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR-79 over Trib. to Big Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 125 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-79 over Trib. to Big Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is TR-79 over Trib. to 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR-79 over Trib. to Big Ditch carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is TR-79 over Trib. to Big Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns TR-79 over Trib. to Big Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.