US Bridges

TR 3 over Br of Crow CR

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · T14N -R8E-4PM-SEC 36 · Structure no. 006423400000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 over Br of Crow CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 3 over Br of Crow CR in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 125 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 3
CrossesBr of Crow CR
LocationT14N -R8E-4PM-SEC 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.14867, -89.52993
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 3 over Br of Crow CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is TR 3 over Br of Crow CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 3 over Br of Crow CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 3 over Br of Crow CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 over Br of Crow CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.