US Bridges

TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1

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Iroquois County, Illinois · 0.9 MI S of CR1400S · Structure no. 038345000000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 2 D
CrossesSheldon Ditch #1
Location0.9 MI S of CR1400S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.78236, -87.52592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).