US Bridges

TR 39 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Hoopeston · Structure no. 092502400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 39 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying TR 39 over Drainage Ditch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 39
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4 MI SW Hoopeston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40114, -87.75513
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 39 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 39 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 39 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 39 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns TR 39 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.