US Bridges

TR 108 over Long Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 4.6 MI SE Litchfield · Structure no. 068501300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 108 over Long Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 108 over Long Branch in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 108
CrossesLong Branch
Location4.6 MI SE Litchfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.1248, -89.58546
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 108 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 108 over Long 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 108 over Long Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 108 over Long Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 108 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.