TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch
PoorBureau County, Illinois · 4 MI W of LA Moille · Structure no. 006417500000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 312 over Masters Fork Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.