US Bridges

TR 200 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 0.78 MI S TR 87 · Structure no. 021481700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 200 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 200 over Drainage Ditch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 200
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.78 MI S TR 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.75729, -88.09173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 200 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 200 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 200 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 200 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 200 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.