TR 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough
PoorPosted for loadFord County, Illinois · 640E 50N · Structure no. 027322800000000
- 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
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough 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 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough?
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 119 Dix over Dickerson Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.