US Bridges

TR 356 over Edwards River

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 2.8 MI W. of Kewanee · Structure no. 037331700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 356 over Edwards River is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 356 over Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 356
CrossesEdwards River
Location2.8 MI W. of Kewanee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.25869, -89.99736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic11 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 356 over Edwards River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 356 over Edwards River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 356 over Edwards River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 356 over Edwards River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 356 over Edwards River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.