US Bridges

TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N of Alton · Structure no. 060327900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 21
CrossesTrib W Frk W R Crk
Location4.5 MI N of Alton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.98473, -90.14823
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 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 length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 21 over Trib W Frk W R Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.