TR 117 over Drainage Ditch
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 1.0E 2.75N Watseka · Structure no. 038463200000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 117 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 117 over Drainage Ditch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 117 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 117 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 117 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is TR 117 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 117 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.