US Bridges

TR 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · 1000N 1755E · Structure no. 064312900000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 95-FRITZ Korte
CrossesTrib to Sevenmile CR
Location1000N 1755E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.21875, -88.61081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is TR 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 95-FRITZ Korte over Trib to Sevenmile CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.