US Bridges

Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock Ck

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E Dorsey · Structure no. 060323400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSeiler RD TR 45
CrossesPaddock Ck
Location2.0 MI E Dorsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.97058, -89.96202
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic161 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock Ck?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Seiler RD TR 45 over Paddock Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.