US Bridges

TR 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover Ditch

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 6.5 M SE Germantown · Structure no. 014401400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover Ditch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 80/MUNICH Road
CrossesHanover Ditch
Location6.5 M SE Germantown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.51071, -89.50217
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic413 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover Ditch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 80/MUNICH Road over Hanover Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.