TR 97 over Trib Md Fork
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · SE Ewing · Structure no. 028325200000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 97 over Trib Md Fork is a concrete culvert carrying TR 97 over Trib Md Fork in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 97 over Trib Md Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is TR 97 over Trib Md Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 97 over Trib Md Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 97 over Trib Md Fork?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 97 over Trib Md Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.