TR 156 over Furrer Ditch
FairPosted for loadMason County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Easton · Structure no. 063350400000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 156 over Furrer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 156 over Furrer Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 156 over Furrer Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 156 over Furrer 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 156 over Furrer Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 156 over Furrer Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 156 over Furrer Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.