TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit
FairPiatt County, Illinois · 2.6 MI SW Ivesdale · Structure no. 074300200000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 178 over Lake Fork Drain Dit?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.