TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek
GoodHamilton County, Illinois · 2 MI N Broughton · Structure no. 033322000000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-421 over Drainage Ditch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.