US Bridges

Goshen Rd/ TR 253 over Trib to Silver Ck

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 4.0MI NE Troy · Structure no. 060313700000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Rd/ TR 253 over Trib to Silver Ck is a concrete other carrying Goshen Rd/ TR 253 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGoshen Rd/ TR 253
CrossesTrib to Silver Ck
Location4.0MI NE Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.78927, -89.8603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic321 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Rd/ TR 253 over Trib to Silver Ck built?

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

What condition is Goshen Rd/ TR 253 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Goshen Rd/ TR 253 over Trib to Silver Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Rd/ TR 253 over Trib to Silver Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Rd/ TR 253 over Trib to Silver Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.