US Bridges

TR 376A over Hawthorne Ditch

Fair

White County, Illinois · 6 MI E Carmi · Structure no. 097324500000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 376A over Hawthorne Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 376A over Hawthorne Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 376A
CrossesHawthorne Ditch
Location6 MI E Carmi
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.08879, -88.04195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 376A over Hawthorne Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 376A over Hawthorne 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 376A over Hawthorne Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR 376A over Hawthorne Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 376A over Hawthorne Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.