TR 187 a over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 3.2 MI SE of Arcola · Structure no. 021463100000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 187 a over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 187 a over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 187 a over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 187 a 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 187 a over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 187 a over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 187 a over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.