US Bridges

TR 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 5M NW Mulberry Grove · Structure no. 003351700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 75B
CrossesKingsbury Resevoir
Location5M NW Mulberry Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.96053, -89.35987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 75B over Kingsbury Resevoir?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.