TR 109 Dix over Blackford Slough
FairFord County, Illinois · 870E 100N · Structure no. 027319700000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 109 Dix over Blackford Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 109 Dix over Blackford Slough in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 109 Dix over Blackford Slough built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 109 Dix over Blackford Slough 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does TR 109 Dix over Blackford Slough carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 109 Dix over Blackford Slough?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 109 Dix over Blackford Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.