US Bridges

TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1240N 1300E · Structure no. 027337700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 44 Lyman
CrossesWall Twp DR Ditch
Location1240N 1300E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.5792, -88.21372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 44 Lyman over Wall Twp DR Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.