TR 246 over Drainage Ditch
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 5 MI SE Momence · Structure no. 046330700000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 246 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 246 over Drainage Ditch in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 246 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 246 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does TR 246 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 246 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 246 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.