TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · SW-30-T7NR1W · Structure no. 055411200000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork is a concrete frame carrying TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 55 over Br Drowning Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.