US Bridges

TR 238 a over Drainage Ditch

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 6 MI NE of Weldon · Structure no. 020503100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 238 a over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 238 a over Drainage Ditch in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 238 a
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6 MI NE of Weldon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.17112, -88.67673
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 238 a over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 238 a 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 June 2020.

How much traffic does TR 238 a over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 238 a over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 238 a over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.