US Bridges

Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.0 E Livingston · Structure no. 060305900000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck is a concrete other carrying Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Hillsboro/ TR
CrossesTrib to Silver Ck
Location1.0 E Livingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9727, -89.74042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic187 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hillsboro/ TR over Trib to Silver Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.