US Bridges

TR 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 2.8 MI S of Kemper · Structure no. 042315700000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 17
CrossesTrib to Macoupin Ck
Location2.8 MI S of Kemper
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.17781, -90.15848
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 17 over Trib to Macoupin Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.