TR 2C over Hooper Branch
PoorPosted for loadIroquois County, Illinois · 2.42 MI S CO LN · Structure no. 038343700000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 2C over Hooper Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 2C over Hooper Branch in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 2C over Hooper Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 2C over Hooper Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 2C over Hooper Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is TR 2C over Hooper Branch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 2C over Hooper Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.