US Bridges

Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr.

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.0MI NE Grantfork · Structure no. 060332200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr. in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLudwig RD (tr 372)
CrossesEast Fork Silver Cr.
Location1.0MI NE Grantfork
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83851, -89.64976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr.?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ludwig RD (tr 372) over East Fork Silver Cr.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.