TR 55B over Martinton Dch No 3
PoorPosted for loadIroquois County, Illinois · 3 MI E Martinton · Structure no. 038450300000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 55B over Martinton Dch No 3 is a concrete other carrying TR 55B over Martinton Dch No 3 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 55B over Martinton Dch No 3 built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 55B over Martinton Dch No 3 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 55B over Martinton Dch No 3 carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is TR 55B over Martinton Dch No 3?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 55B over Martinton Dch No 3?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.