US Bridges

TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R

PoorClosed to traffic

Livingston County, Illinois · 3270 E 3000 N · Structure no. 053311700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 29
CrossesTrib E Fork Mazon R
Location3270 E 3000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.06654, -88.3141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 29 over Trib E Fork Mazon R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.