TR 79 Drummer over Dickerson Slough
PoorFord County, Illinois · 570E 700N · Structure no. 027326500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 79 Drummer over Dickerson Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 79 Drummer over Dickerson Slough in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 79 Drummer over Dickerson Slough built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 79 Drummer 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 79 Drummer over Dickerson Slough carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 79 Drummer over Dickerson Slough?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 79 Drummer over Dickerson Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.