TR-540 over Baily Ck DR Ditch
FairWayne County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Golden Gate · Structure no. 096331600000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-540 over Baily Ck DR Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-540 over Baily Ck DR Ditch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-540 over Baily Ck DR Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-540 over Baily Ck DR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-540 over Baily Ck DR Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is TR-540 over Baily Ck DR Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR-540 over Baily Ck DR Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.