US Bridges

TR 5 over Hammond Mutual Ditch

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2.2 MI S of Hammond · Structure no. 070443500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 5 over Hammond Mutual Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 5 over Hammond Mutual Ditch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 5
CrossesHammond Mutual Ditch
Location2.2 MI S of Hammond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.76861, -88.59989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 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 5 over Hammond Mutual Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 5 over Hammond Mutual 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 5 over Hammond Mutual Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 5 over Hammond Mutual Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 5 over Hammond Mutual Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.