US Bridges

TR-349 over North Fork

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2.2 MI NE Dale · Structure no. 033325400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-349 over North Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-349 over North Fork in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR-349
CrossesNorth Fork
Location2.2 MI NE Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01649, -88.46157
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-349 over North Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-349 over North 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR-349 over North Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is TR-349 over North Fork?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-349 over North Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.