TR 59(CLOSED) over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Newman · Structure no. 021443100000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 59(CLOSED) over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 59(CLOSED) over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 59(CLOSED) over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 59(CLOSED) 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 59(CLOSED) over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 59(CLOSED) over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 59(CLOSED) over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.