US Bridges

TR 20 over Br Little Dry Fk

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Old Ripley · Structure no. 003360400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 20 over Br Little Dry Fk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 20 over Br Little Dry Fk in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 20
CrossesBr Little Dry Fk
Location1.5 MI NW Old Ripley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.91469, -89.59339
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 20 over Br Little Dry Fk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 20 over Br Little Dry Fk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 20 over Br Little Dry Fk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR 20 over Br Little Dry Fk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 20 over Br Little Dry Fk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.