US Bridges

TR-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1 MI W Kinmundy · Structure no. 061323300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTR-45
CrossesE Fk Kaskaskia River
Location1 MI W Kinmundy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.78075, -88.87832
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River 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-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR-45 over E Fk Kaskaskia River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.