US Bridges

TR-401A over Schwartz Branch

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Centralia · Structure no. 061315700000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-401A over Schwartz Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-401A over Schwartz 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-401A
CrossesSchwartz Branch
Location1.5 MI E Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50311, -89.06289
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks7%
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-401A over Schwartz Branch built?

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

What condition is TR-401A over Schwartz Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-401A over Schwartz Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-401A over Schwartz Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR-401A over Schwartz Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.