TR 252 over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 1 MI NE of Newman · Structure no. 021441900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 252 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 252 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 252 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 252 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 2022.
How much traffic does TR 252 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 252 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 252 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.