US Bridges

TR-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib.

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1.1 MI N Ava · Structure no. 039327600000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib. in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-98 (union Sch R
CrossesUnnamed Trib.
Location1.1 MI N Ava
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.91067, -89.49033
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks29%
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-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib. carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is TR-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib.?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR-98 (union Sch R over Unnamed Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.