US Bridges

TR 301 over Br Troublesome CR

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · SE 26-T5NR4W · Structure no. 055522200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 301 over Br Troublesome CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron frame carrying TR 301 over Br Troublesome CR in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 301
CrossesBr Troublesome CR
LocationSE 26-T5NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.38469, -90.81078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 301 over Br Troublesome CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 301 over Br Troublesome CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 301 over Br Troublesome CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TR 301 over Br Troublesome CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns TR 301 over Br Troublesome CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.