US Bridges

TR-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Lawrencevill · Structure no. 051320100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch in Lawrence 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-228
CrossesBeaver Pond Ditch
Location2 MI NE Lawrencevill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.74719, -87.6306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch built?

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

What condition is TR-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR-228 over Beaver Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.