US Bridges

TR 363 over Pigeon CR

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · .2MI E Ill 49 · Structure no. 038510200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 363 over Pigeon CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 363 over Pigeon CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 363
CrossesPigeon CR
Location.2MI E Ill 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.5149, -87.89498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 363 over Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is TR 363 over Pigeon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 363 over Pigeon CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 363 over Pigeon CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 363 over Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.