US Bridges

TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Irving · Structure no. 068316200000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Masonry
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck is a masonry other carrying TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 0257
CrossesE Fk Shoal Ck
Location3.0 MI SE Irving
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.17313, -89.36186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 0257 over E Fk Shoal Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.