US Bridges

TR 1 B over Drainage Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.25 MI NW Villa Gro · Structure no. 021420500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1 B over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 1 B over Drainage Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 1 B
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI NW Villa Gro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.8797, -88.18142
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks16%
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

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 1 B over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1 B 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 1 B over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 1 B over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1 B over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.