US Bridges

TR 457 over Staunton Reservoir

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · Staunton Reservoir · Structure no. 059601000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 457 over Staunton Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 457 over Staunton Reservoir in Macoupin 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 457
CrossesStaunton Reservoir
LocationStaunton Reservoir
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04254, -89.78111
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 457 over Staunton Reservoir built?

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

What condition is TR 457 over Staunton Reservoir 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 2021.

How much traffic does TR 457 over Staunton Reservoir carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 457 over Staunton Reservoir?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 457 over Staunton Reservoir?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.