TR 14 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMenard County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N Oakford · Structure no. 065307500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 14 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 14 over Drainage Ditch in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 14 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 14 over Drainage 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 14 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 14 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 14 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.