US Bridges

TR-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby

Good

Brown County, Illinois · 0.30 MI E Il 99 · Structure no. 005351300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR-55
CrossesTrib to N Fk Shelby
Location0.30 MI E Il 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.04219, -90.76487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-55 over Trib to N Fk Shelby?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.