US Bridges

TR 78 over Hodges CR Trib

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 2 MI W Olmsted · Structure no. 077313000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 78 over Hodges CR Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 78 over Hodges CR Trib in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 78
CrossesHodges CR Trib
Location2 MI W Olmsted
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.17277, -89.12253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 78 over Hodges CR Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 78 over Hodges CR Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 78 over Hodges CR Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 78 over Hodges CR Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 78 over Hodges CR Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.