TR 100 over Bear Branch
GoodPope County, Illinois · 3 MI E of Ill 145 · Structure no. 076302400000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 100 over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 100 over Bear Branch in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 100 over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is TR 100 over Bear 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 100 over Bear Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is TR 100 over Bear Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 100 over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.