US Bridges

TR 62 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1700E 80N · Structure no. 027340700000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 62 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 62 over Drainage Ditch in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 62
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1700E 80N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.41232, -88.13663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 62 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 62 over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 62 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 62 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 62 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.