US Bridges

TR 282 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3500E 3235N · Structure no. 053416600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 282 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 282 over Drainage Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 282
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3500E 3235N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.10236, -88.2703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 282 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 282 over Drainage 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 282 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 282 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 282 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.