US Bridges

TR-358 over Kaskaskia River

PoorClosed to traffic

Marion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Kinmundy · Structure no. 061314800000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-358 over Kaskaskia River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-358 over Kaskaskia River 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-358
CrossesKaskaskia River
Location1.5 MI N Kinmundy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.80019, -88.86719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-358 over Kaskaskia River built?

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

What condition is TR-358 over Kaskaskia River 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 July 2019.

How much traffic does TR-358 over Kaskaskia River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR-358 over Kaskaskia River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR-358 over Kaskaskia River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.