Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W Il 251 · Structure no. 052004000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage 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 Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Melugins GR-TR238 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.