TR-142 over Drain Ditch
PoorLawrence County, Illinois · N Edge Mt Carmel Apt · Structure no. 051318000000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-142 over Drain Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-142 over Drain Ditch in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-142 over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-142 over Drain Ditch 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 2025.
How much traffic does TR-142 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR-142 over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR-142 over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.