US Bridges

Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 5 M S Witt · Structure no. 068505000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWitt Trail
CrossesTrb E Fk Shoal CR
Location5 M S Witt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.18919, -89.32598
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR 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 Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Witt Trail over Trb E Fk Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.