US Bridges

TR 276 over Rogers Ditch

Fair

Mason County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SE Mason City · Structure no. 063490600000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 276 over Rogers Ditch is a steel culvert carrying TR 276 over Rogers Ditch in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 55 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 276
CrossesRogers Ditch
Location3.5 MI SE Mason City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMason County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.18481, -89.62195
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 276 over Rogers Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is TR 276 over Rogers 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 276 over Rogers Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 276 over Rogers Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns TR 276 over Rogers Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.