US Bridges

TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51

Good

Pulaski County, Illinois · 3 MI N FAS 2936 · Structure no. 077003100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51 in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 44 Shumaker RD
CrossesFAI 57 & US 51
Location3 MI N FAS 2936
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.14406, -89.17333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 44 Shumaker RD over FAI 57 & US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.