US Bridges

TR 142 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 4 MI E of Humboldt · Structure no. 015338400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 142 over Drainage Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 142 over Drainage Ditch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 142
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI E of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59774, -88.24744
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 142 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 142 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 142 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR 142 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns TR 142 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.