TR 26 over Bear Creek Ditch
GoodPope County, Illinois · 1.25M N County Line · Structure no. 076308600000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 26 over Bear Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 26 over Bear Creek Ditch in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 26 over Bear Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 26 over Bear Creek 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does TR 26 over Bear Creek Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 26 over Bear Creek Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 26 over Bear Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.