US Bridges

Low. Marine RD/TR2 over Silver Ck.

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 3 Mi. NE Troy · Structure no. 060329400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low. Marine RD/TR2 over Silver Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Low. Marine RD/TR2 over Silver Ck. in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLow. Marine RD/TR2
CrossesSilver Ck.
Location3 Mi. NE Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75505, -89.82181
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic508 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Low. Marine RD/TR2 over Silver Ck. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low. Marine RD/TR2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Low. Marine RD/TR2 over Silver Ck. carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Low. Marine RD/TR2 over Silver Ck.?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Low. Marine RD/TR2 over Silver Ck.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.