TR-307 over Fox River
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Illinois · 3 MI NE Shamrock · Structure no. 040312200000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-307 over Fox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-307 over Fox River in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 3 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-307 over Fox River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-307 over Fox River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR-307 over Fox River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR-307 over Fox River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR-307 over Fox River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.