US Bridges

TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Troy · Structure no. 060335500000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 343 Kirsch Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 MI S Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69475, -89.89006
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic535 by 2046
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 343 Kirsch Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.