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TR 157 over Drainage Ditch

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Douglas County, Illinois · 300 N 552 E · Structure no. 021454900000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 157 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 157 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 157
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location300 N 552 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.69545, -88.36639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 157 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 157 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 157 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 157 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 157 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.