US Bridges

TR-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak Ditch

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 0.2 M N Bureau CO LN · Structure no. 052425100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR-32 (harmon Rd)
CrossesRed Oak Ditch
Location0.2 M N Bureau CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.58563, -89.55458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks35%
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-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is TR-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-32 (harmon Rd) over Red Oak Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.