TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Illinois · TR 388 Ov Thomp Res · Structure no. 028304000000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 388 over Thompson Reservoir?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.