US Bridges

TR 187 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 3.4 MI SW Hindsboro · Structure no. 021474300000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 187 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 187 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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 60 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 187
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.4 MI SW Hindsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.66692, -88.19217
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 187 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 187 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 187 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 187 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 187 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.