US Bridges

TR 395 over FAI 55

Poor

Macoupin County, Illinois · 1.8MI N I-55/IL 138 · Structure no. 059003800000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 395 over FAI 55 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying TR 395 over FAI 55 in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 395
CrossesFAI 55
Location1.8MI N I-55/IL 138
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.09314, -89.74057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 395 over FAI 55 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 395 over FAI 55 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 395 over FAI 55 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 395 over FAI 55?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 395 over FAI 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.