US Bridges

TR 0362 over Bear Crk

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Illinois · 1.8 MI SE Coatsburg · Structure no. 001500600000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 0362 over Bear Crk is a steel culvert carrying TR 0362 over Bear Crk in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 0362
CrossesBear Crk
Location1.8 MI SE Coatsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.01383, -91.13446
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 0362 over Bear Crk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is TR 0362 over Bear Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 0362 over Bear Crk carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 0362 over Bear Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns TR 0362 over Bear Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.