US Bridges

TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon CR

Poor

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Cissna Park · Structure no. 038413000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon CR is a concrete slab carrying TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 359
CrossesTrib to Pigeon CR
Location3 MI SE Cissna Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.52983, -87.85964
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR 359 over Trib to Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.