US Bridges

TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Willow Branch

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 1.2 MI SE Macon · Structure no. 058501900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Willow Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Willow Branch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 263(RIDLEN Rd)
CrossesWillow Branch
Location1.2 MI SE Macon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.69783, -88.97947
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Willow Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Willow Branch 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 February 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns TR 263(RIDLEN Rd) over Willow Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.