US Bridges

TR 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR

FairPosted for load

Bond County, Illinois · West Edge Sorento · Structure no. 003380400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 53
CrossesTrib to Dry Fk CR
LocationWest Edge Sorento
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99559, -89.57979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR 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 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 53 over Trib to Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.