Court ROAD/TR177 over Lake Branch
PoorClinton County, Illinois · 1 MI NW of Albers · Structure no. 014403600000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Court ROAD/TR177 over Lake Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Court ROAD/TR177 over Lake Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Court ROAD/TR177 over Lake Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Court ROAD/TR177 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 Court ROAD/TR177 over Lake Branch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Court ROAD/TR177 over Lake Branch?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Court ROAD/TR177 over Lake Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.