US Bridges

TR 74 over Trib to Peters CR

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 3 MI NE of Etown · Structure no. 035304600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 74 over Trib to Peters CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 74 over Trib to Peters CR in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 74
CrossesTrib to Peters CR
Location3 MI NE of Etown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.47149, -88.24416
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 74 over Trib to Peters CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 74 over Trib to Peters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 74 over Trib to Peters CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is TR 74 over Trib to Peters CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 74 over Trib to Peters CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.