TR 231A over England Ditch
FairLawrence County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Billet · Structure no. 051324500000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 231A over England Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 231A over England Ditch in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 231A over England Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 231A over England 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 231A over England Ditch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 231A over England Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 231A over England Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.