US Bridges

TR 35 over Hillsbury Slough

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 3.8 MI NE of Fisher · Structure no. 010300600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 35 over Hillsbury Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 35 over Hillsbury Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 35
CrossesHillsbury Slough
Location3.8 MI NE of Fisher
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.355, -88.2971
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 35 over Hillsbury Slough built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 35 over Hillsbury Slough 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 35 over Hillsbury Slough carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 35 over Hillsbury Slough?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 35 over Hillsbury Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.