US Bridges

TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · Bond CO Line · Structure no. 014303300000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 77 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 5/KEYESPORT Roa
CrossesBranch of Beaver Ck
LocationBond CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.74083, -89.43375
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic413 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 5/KEYESPORT Roa over Branch of Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.