US Bridges

Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 4.7 Miles S Highland · Structure no. 060326600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road/ TR 397
CrossesTrib to Sugar Creek
Location4.7 Miles S Highland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.67354, -89.65633
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic241 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lee Road/ TR 397 over Trib to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.