US Bridges

TR 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1894 N 400 E · Structure no. 053419100000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 18 400E
CrossesTrib Short Point CR
Location1894 N 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.89997, -88.85405
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does TR 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is TR 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 18 400E over Trib Short Point CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.