US Bridges

TR 312 over E Fork Lamoine River

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · NW-21-T6NR2W · Structure no. 055471100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 312 over E Fork Lamoine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 312 over E Fork Lamoine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesTR 312
CrossesE Fork Lamoine River
LocationNW-21-T6NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.49846, -90.63776
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 312 over E Fork Lamoine River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 312 over E Fork Lamoine River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 312 over E Fork Lamoine River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 312 over E Fork Lamoine River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 312 over E Fork Lamoine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.