US Bridges

TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · .75 MI SE of Macon · Structure no. 058333700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 263(RIDLEN Rd)
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location.75 MI SE of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.69813, -88.99166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.