TR 208 over Sleepy Hollow Ditch
PoorMason County, Illinois · 4 SW of Mason City · Structure no. 063420800000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 208 over Sleepy Hollow Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 208 over Sleepy Hollow Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 208 over Sleepy Hollow Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 208 over Sleepy Hollow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 208 over Sleepy Hollow Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is TR 208 over Sleepy Hollow Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 208 over Sleepy Hollow Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.