US Bridges

TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Brownstown · Structure no. 026201100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt is a concrete culvert carrying TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-342
CrossesTrib Sandy Run Dt
Location1 MI SW Brownstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.97996, -88.96523
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns TR-342 over Trib Sandy Run Dt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.