US Bridges

TR 2 D over Sheldon Ditch #1

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 038346000000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 2 D
CrossesSheldon Ditch #1
Location0.3 MI S of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.76574, -87.526
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 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 March 2023.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 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).