US Bridges

TR 35 over I-57

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Ludlow · Structure no. 010016100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 35 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 35 over I-57 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 35
CrossesI-57
Location2 MI S of Ludlow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.35606, -88.15398
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 35 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 35 over I-57 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 35 over I-57 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 35 over I-57?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 35 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.