US Bridges

TR 1(MACON Co) over Drainage Ditch

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De Witt County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S Weldon · Structure no. 020314200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1(MACON Co) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 1(MACON Co) over Drainage Ditch in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 1(MACON Co)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.5 MI S Weldon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.05515, -88.74912
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks7%
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(MACON Co) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1(MACON Co) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 1(MACON Co) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 1(MACON Co) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1(MACON Co) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.