TR 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch
PoorPosted for loadFord County, Illinois · 1540E 500N · Structure no. 027318300000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 91 Patton over Wall Town DR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does TR 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is TR 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.