TR 41 over Mason-Tazewell Ditch
GoodMason County, Illinois · 3 E of Topeka · Structure no. 063330600000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 41 over Mason-Tazewell Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 41 over Mason-Tazewell Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 41 over Mason-Tazewell Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 41 over Mason-Tazewell 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 41 over Mason-Tazewell Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is TR 41 over Mason-Tazewell Ditch?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 41 over Mason-Tazewell Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.