US Bridges

TR 362 over I-70 & Old US 40

FairClosed to traffic

Clark County, Illinois · W State Line · Structure no. 012004700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 362 over I-70 & Old US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 362 over I-70 & Old US 40 in Clark 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 362
CrossesI-70 & Old US 40
LocationW State Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.43621, -87.53537
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 362 over I-70 & Old US 40 built?

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

What condition is TR 362 over I-70 & Old US 40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 362 over I-70 & Old US 40 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 362 over I-70 & Old US 40?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 362 over I-70 & Old US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.