US Bridges

TR 42/CHASE RD over Br County Ditch

Good

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI SE of Fulton · Structure no. 098416100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 42/CHASE RD over Br County Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 42/CHASE RD over Br County Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 42/CHASE RD
CrossesBr County Ditch
Location2 MI SE of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86071, -90.14105
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 inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 42/CHASE RD over Br County Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 42/CHASE RD over Br County 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does TR 42/CHASE RD over Br County Ditch carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 42/CHASE RD over Br County Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 42/CHASE RD over Br County Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.