US Bridges

TR 35 over Madden Creek

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Mansfield · Structure no. 074317200000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 35 over Madden Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 35 over Madden Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 35
CrossesMadden Creek
Location3.0 MI SE Mansfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.16262, -88.46966
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 35 over Madden Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 35 over Madden Creek 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 35 over Madden Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 35 over Madden Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 35 over Madden Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.