TR 55 over Drowning Fork
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · S.CTR-29-T7NR1W · Structure no. 055411300000000
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 55 over Drowning Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 55 over Drowning Fork in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 55 over Drowning Fork built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 55 over 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 Drowning Fork carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is TR 55 over Drowning Fork?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 55 over Drowning Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.