US Bridges

TR-404 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 0.72 Mi. SW Fairfiel · Structure no. 096346100000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-404 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-404 over Drainage Ditch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-404
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.72 Mi. SW Fairfiel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35941, -88.38761
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic281 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-404 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-404 over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR-404 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR-404 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-404 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.