TR-123 over Drainage Ditch
PoorEdwards County, Illinois · 2 MI Ese Bone Gap · Structure no. 024305300000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-123 over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-123 over Drainage Ditch in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-123 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-123 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does TR-123 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-123 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns TR-123 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.