TR 59 over Drainage Ditch
GoodMercer County, Illinois · SW-24-T15NR6W · Structure no. 066551900000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 59 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 59 over Drainage Ditch in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 59 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 59 over Drainage 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 59 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is TR 59 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 59 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.