US Bridges

TR 238 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2930 N 2800 E · Structure no. 053335900000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 238 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying TR 238 over Drainage Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 238
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2930 N 2800 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.05492, -88.3998
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 238 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 238 over Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 238 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 238 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 238 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.