US Bridges

TR 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Thompsonvill · Structure no. 028321000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 378
CrossesTrib Mid Fk Salt CR
Location2 MI NE Thompsonvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93734, -88.71119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does TR 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 378 over Trib Mid Fk Salt CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.