US Bridges

Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over Silver Ck

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0MI E Livingston · Structure no. 060306300000000

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over Silver Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over Silver Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLarcher Rd/ TR 49
CrossesSilver Ck
Location2.0MI E Livingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.96536, -89.71874
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic54 by 2046
Trucks26%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over Silver Ck built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over 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 Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over Silver Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over Silver Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Larcher Rd/ TR 49 over Silver Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.