TR 418 over Drowning Fork
PoorMcDonough County, Illinois · W.CTR-15-T7NR1W · Structure no. 055400200000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 418 over Drowning Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 418 over Drowning Fork in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 418 over Drowning Fork built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 418 over Drowning Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 418 over Drowning Fork carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 418 over Drowning Fork?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 418 over Drowning Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.