TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River
PoorClosed to trafficHenry County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Kewanee · Structure no. 037320700000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR-426 a over W Fork Spoon River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.