US Bridges

TR 135 over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Piatt County, Illinois · 1 MI W Ivesdale · Structure no. 074309400000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 135 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 135 over Drainage Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 135
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI W Ivesdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.95221, -88.47849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 135 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 135 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 135 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 135 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 135 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.