US Bridges

TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24

Fair

Johnson County, Illinois · 6.5 MI S.E. of ILL37 · Structure no. 044003600000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24 in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 96 Dutchman Lak
CrossesInterstate 24
Location6.5 MI S.E. of ILL37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.5159, -88.90973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic184 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 96 Dutchman Lak over Interstate 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.