US Bridges

TR 26 over Honey CR

PoorPosted for load

Henderson County, Illinois · NE-14-T8NR6W · Structure no. 036450200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 26 over Honey CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 26 over Honey CR in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 26
CrossesHoney CR
LocationNE-14-T8NR6W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.69158, -91.04502
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 26 over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 26 over Honey CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 26 over Honey CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 26 over Honey CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 26 over Honey CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.