TR 159 over Freinds Creek Ditch
GoodDe Witt County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Weldon · Structure no. 020502200000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 159 over Freinds Creek Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 159 over Freinds Creek Ditch in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 159 over Freinds Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 159 over Freinds Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 159 over Freinds Creek Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 159 over Freinds Creek Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 159 over Freinds Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.