US Bridges

TR 238A Staunton R over Trib Silver CR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.2 MI S Hamel · Structure no. 060335200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 238A Staunton R over Trib Silver CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 238A Staunton R over Trib Silver CR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 238A Staunton R
CrossesTrib Silver CR
Location2.2 MI S Hamel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.84814, -89.85787
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic214 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 TR 238A Staunton R over Trib Silver CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 238A Staunton R over Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 238A Staunton R over Trib Silver CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 238A Staunton R over Trib Silver CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 238A Staunton R over Trib Silver CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.