TR-6 over Drainage Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficEffingham County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NE Dieterich · Structure no. 025304500000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-6 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-6 over Drainage Ditch in Effingham 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-6 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-6 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR-6 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-6 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR-6 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.