TR 161 over Drainage Ditch
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · .5 MI NE of Hindsbor · Structure no. 021472700000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 161 over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying TR 161 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 161 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 161 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 161 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 161 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 161 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.