TR 3 over Birch Creek
GoodLawrence County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Birds · Structure no. 051330700000000
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 3 over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 3 over Birch Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 3 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 3 over Birch Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does TR 3 over Birch Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 3 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 3 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.