TR 71 over Drainage Ditch
FairPiatt County, Illinois · 3.0 MI S Weldon · Structure no. 074305200000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 71 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying TR 71 over Drainage Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 71 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 71 over Drainage 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 71 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is TR 71 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 71 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.