US Bridges

TR-44 over Trib to Circle Ditch

Good

Alexander County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Twente CR · Structure no. 002311000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-44 over Trib to Circle Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-44 over Trib to Circle Ditch in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-44
CrossesTrib to Circle Ditch
Location0.5 MI S Twente CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.175, -89.38725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks24%
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-44 over Trib to Circle Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-44 over Trib to Circle 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR-44 over Trib to Circle Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR-44 over Trib to Circle Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-44 over Trib to Circle Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.