US Bridges

TR 212 over Otter Pond DR Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 3 MI NE Lawrenville · Structure no. 051326800000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 212 over Otter Pond DR Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 212 over Otter Pond DR Ditch in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 212
CrossesOtter Pond DR Ditch
Location3 MI NE Lawrenville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77378, -87.6496
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 212 over Otter Pond DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 212 over Otter Pond DR 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 212 over Otter Pond DR Ditch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 212 over Otter Pond DR Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 212 over Otter Pond DR Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.