TR 27 over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 3 MI NE of Newman · Structure no. 021440300000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 27 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete frame carrying TR 27 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 27 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 27 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 27 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 27 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 27 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.