TR 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over Ditch
PoorMacon County, Illinois · Dewitt CO Line · Structure no. 058306400000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over Ditch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over Ditch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over Ditch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 1(LAKE Fork Rd) over Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.