US Bridges

Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck

GoodPosted for load

Clinton County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Trenton · Structure no. 014307700000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck is a concrete slab carrying Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTwp Line/Wesclin R
CrossesBranch of Sugar Ck
Location2.5 MI SE Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.56807, -89.67132
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2020)
Projected traffic633 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp Line/Wesclin R over Branch of Sugar Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.