TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch
PoorClinton County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Breese · Structure no. 014304700000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 56/LAKE Branch over Lake Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.