US Bridges

TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 3230 N 3200 E · Structure no. 053404100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 268
CrossesE Fork Mazon River
Location3230 N 3200 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.101, -88.32824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 268 over E Fork Mazon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.