TR 82 over Big Four Ditch
FairFord County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Paxton · Structure no. 027336100000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 82 over Big Four Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 82 over Big Four Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 82 over Big Four Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 82 over Big Four Ditch 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 82 over Big Four Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is TR 82 over Big Four Ditch?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns TR 82 over Big Four Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.