TR 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek
PoorKnox County, Illinois · NW-34-T13NR4E · Structure no. 048307700000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR 57 over Trib to Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.