TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3
PoorPosted for loadIroquois County, Illinois · 1MI E Martinton · Structure no. 038454000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3 is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3 carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-290 over Martinton Ditch #3?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.