TR-537 over Drainage Ditch
FairWayne County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Fairfield · Structure no. 096338700000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-537 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-537 over Drainage Ditch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-537 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-537 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 TR-537 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR-537 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-537 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.