TR 50 over Drainage Ditch
FairEdgar County, Illinois · 1 M E Brocton 1.25S · Structure no. 023440500000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 50 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying TR 50 over Drainage Ditch in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 50 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 50 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 50 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 50 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns TR 50 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.