US Bridges

TR 389 over Cave CR

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1.0 MI So of Pomona · Structure no. 039318500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 389 over Cave CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 389 over Cave CR in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 389
CrossesCave CR
Location1.0 MI So of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.61542, -89.33936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 389 over Cave CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 389 over Cave CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 389 over Cave CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 389 over Cave CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 389 over Cave CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.