US Bridges

TR 39 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 3535 E 2900 N · Structure no. 053313600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 39 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying TR 39 over Drainage Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 39
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3535 E 2900 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.05257, -88.26215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 39 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 39 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 39 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 39 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 39 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.