US Bridges

TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 4 M W Edgar .75 M N · Structure no. 023421700000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3 is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3 in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 138 a
CrossesShiloh DR Ditch #3
Location4 M W Edgar .75 M N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.7665, -87.77353
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 138 a over Shiloh DR Ditch #3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.