US Bridges

TR 112 over Mason Tazewell Ditch

Fair

Mason County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E of Topeka · Structure no. 063320100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 112 over Mason Tazewell Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 112 over Mason Tazewell Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 112
CrossesMason Tazewell Ditch
Location1.0 MI E of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32701, -89.91397
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 112 over Mason Tazewell Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 112 over Mason Tazewell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 112 over Mason Tazewell Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 112 over Mason Tazewell Ditch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 112 over Mason Tazewell Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.