US Bridges

TR 3 over Branch of Tyson CR

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · .5 MI SW of Niota · Structure no. 034351500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 over Branch of Tyson CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 3 over Branch of Tyson CR in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 3
CrossesBranch of Tyson CR
Location.5 MI SW of Niota
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61418, -91.29948
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3 over Branch of Tyson CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 over Branch of Tyson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 3 over Branch of Tyson CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is TR 3 over Branch of Tyson CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns TR 3 over Branch of Tyson CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.