TR 5 over Drainage Ditch
PoorMoultrie County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W of Arthur · Structure no. 070452800000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 5 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 5 over Drainage Ditch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 5 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 5 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 5 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 5 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 5 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.