US Bridges

TR 76A over Trib to Pigeon CR

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · .2MI N Ch 10 on CH46 · Structure no. 038510900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 76A over Trib to Pigeon CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 76A over Trib to Pigeon CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 76A
CrossesTrib to Pigeon CR
Location.2MI N Ch 10 on CH46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.53165, -87.97431
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks62%
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 76A over Trib to Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 76A over Trib to 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 76A over Trib to Pigeon CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is TR 76A over Trib to Pigeon CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 76A over Trib to Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.