US Bridges

TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD

Good

Logan County, Illinois · Lawndale 3.5 N BUS55 · Structure no. 054006200000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 65A
CrossesI-55/UP Rr/W FR RD
LocationLawndale 3.5 N BUS55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.22088, -89.27935
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length502 ft (152.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 65A over I-55/UP Rr/W FR RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.