TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch
PoorWayne County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Golden Gate · Structure no. 096339900000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch in Wayne 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-548 over Pond Creek DR Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.