US Bridges

TR 147 over Ditch

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Broadwell · Structure no. 054425400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 147 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying TR 147 over Ditch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 147
CrossesDitch
Location1.5 MI N Broadwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.09282, -89.46155
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 147 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 147 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 147 over Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 147 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns TR 147 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.