US Bridges

TR 257 over Quarry Branch

Good

Clark County, Illinois · E Edge of Casey · Structure no. 012329800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 257 over Quarry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 257 over Quarry Branch in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 257
CrossesQuarry Branch
LocationE Edge of Casey
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.29868, -87.9771
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 257 over Quarry Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 257 over Quarry Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 257 over Quarry Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 257 over Quarry Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 257 over Quarry Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.