US Bridges

TR 57E over The Big Four

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 890E 1500N · Structure no. 027341600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 57E over The Big Four is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 57E over The Big Four in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 57E
CrossesThe Big Four
Location890E 1500N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61765, -88.2927
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 57E over The Big Four built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 57E over The Big Four 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 57E over The Big Four carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is TR 57E over The Big Four?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 57E over The Big Four?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.