TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch
PoorMacon County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Macon · Structure no. 058311300000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 52A(BOODY Rd) over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.