US Bridges

TR 257 over Quarry Branch Trib

Good

Clark County, Illinois · E. Edge of Casey · Structure no. 012333900000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 257 over Quarry Branch Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 257 over Quarry Branch Trib in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 257
CrossesQuarry Branch Trib
LocationE. Edge of Casey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.29887, -87.969
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic657 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 257 over Quarry Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 257 over Quarry Branch Trib 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 Trib carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 257 over Quarry Branch Trib?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 257 over Quarry Branch Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.