US Bridges

TR 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib.

Poor

Johnson County, Illinois · SW1/4 SEC13 T12S R2E · Structure no. 044306100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib. in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 111
CrossesDutchman Cr. Trib.
LocationSW1/4 SEC13 T12S R2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.46667, -88.94274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic236 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
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 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib. carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 111 over Dutchman Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.