US Bridges

TR-405 over Elm River DR Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Golden Gate · Structure no. 096337000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-405 over Elm River DR Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-405 over Elm River DR Ditch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR-405
CrossesElm River DR Ditch
Location4 MI NW Golden Gate
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.41513, -88.23809
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-405 over Elm River DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-405 over Elm River DR 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR-405 over Elm River DR Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR-405 over Elm River DR Ditch?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR-405 over Elm River DR Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.