TR 353 over May Branch
GoodMacoupin County, Illinois · 2.5 MI No Royal Lake · Structure no. 059330400000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 353 over May Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 353 over May Branch in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 353 over May Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 353 over May Branch 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 353 over May Branch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 353 over May Branch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 353 over May Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.