TR-291 over Drainage Ditch
PoorWhite County, Illinois · 4 MI W Rising Sun · Structure no. 097311300000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-291 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-291 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 years old, older 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 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 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-291 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is TR-291 over Drainage 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-291 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is TR-291 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR-291 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.