US Bridges

TR 211 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · E.CTR-18-T23NR5W · Structure no. 090502900000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 211 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 211 over Drainage Ditch in Tazewell 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 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 211
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationE.CTR-18-T23NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.44308, -89.70079
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 211 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is TR 211 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 211 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 211 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 211 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.