US Bridges

TR 35 over Horse CR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 2.2 MI NE Essex · Structure no. 046336900000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 35 over Horse CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 35 over Horse CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 35
CrossesHorse CR
Location2.2 MI NE Essex
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.20356, -88.14434
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 35 over Horse CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 35 over Horse 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 35 over Horse CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 35 over Horse CR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 35 over Horse CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.