US Bridges

TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 3 S 1 MI W Narita · Structure no. 054500100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 253
CrossesN Fork Lake Fork CR
Location3 S 1 MI W Narita
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.94519, -89.23007
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 253 over N Fork Lake Fork CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.