US Bridges

TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 1 MI S Rock Is RD · Structure no. 052448400000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch in Lee 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 7 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, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR44 (atkinson Rd)
Crosses3 Mile Branch
Location1 MI S Rock Is RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.79923, -89.53439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR44 (atkinson Rd) over 3 Mile Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.