US Bridges

TR 206(FIRST St) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · Murdock · Structure no. 021432300000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 206(FIRST St) over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying TR 206(FIRST St) over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 206(FIRST St)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationMurdock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.80253, -88.07639
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 206(FIRST St) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 206(FIRST St) 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 206(FIRST St) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 206(FIRST St) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns TR 206(FIRST St) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.