US Bridges

TR 3 over Abandoned RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Gallatin County, Illinois · West of US RTE 45 · Structure no. 030990200000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

TR 3 over Abandoned RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 3 over Abandoned RR in Gallatin 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 3
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationWest of US RTE 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGallatin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.90418, -88.35999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 3 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 over Abandoned RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 3 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is TR 3 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.