TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 1.2 MI NE of Arthur · Structure no. 021454300000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 8A over W Fork Kaskaskia R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.