US Bridges

Proehl RD - TR 173 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · NW-11-T23NR6W · Structure no. 090323500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proehl RD - TR 173 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Proehl RD - TR 173 over Drainage Ditch in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProehl RD - TR 173
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationNW-11-T23NR6W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.46147, -89.74924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
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 Proehl RD - TR 173 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proehl RD - TR 173 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Proehl RD - TR 173 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Proehl RD - TR 173 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Proehl RD - TR 173 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.