TR 57 over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W of Murdock · Structure no. 021430800000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 57 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying TR 57 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 125 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 57 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is TR 57 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 57 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 57 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR 57 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.