TR-229 over Drainage Ditch
GoodClay County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SE Sailor Spr · Structure no. 013320300000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-229 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-229 over Drainage Ditch in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-229 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-229 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR-229 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR-229 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-229 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.