US Bridges

TR-114 over Zion Hill Branch

Poor

Marion County, Illinois · 1 MI NE Racon Ck Res · Structure no. 061304700000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-114 over Zion Hill Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-114 over Zion Hill Branch in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR-114
CrossesZion Hill Branch
Location1 MI NE Racon Ck Res
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.55018, -89.05098
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-114 over Zion Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-114 over Zion Hill Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-114 over Zion Hill Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR-114 over Zion Hill Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR-114 over Zion Hill Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.