US Bridges

TR 119 over Arcola #1 Ditch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 4.85 MI SE Tuscola · Structure no. 021464900000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 119 over Arcola #1 Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 119 over Arcola #1 Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 119
CrossesArcola #1 Ditch
Location4.85 MI SE Tuscola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.73903, -88.24176
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 119 over Arcola #1 Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 119 over Arcola #1 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 119 over Arcola #1 Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 119 over Arcola #1 Ditch?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 119 over Arcola #1 Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.