US Bridges

TR 151 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · NE Edge of Bement · Structure no. 074323300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 151 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 151 over Drainage Ditch in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 151
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationNE Edge of Bement
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92671, -88.56349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 151 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 151 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does TR 151 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 151 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 151 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.