US Bridges

TR 311 over Trib to Marys River

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Chester · Structure no. 079421400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 311 over Trib to Marys River is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 311 over Trib to Marys River in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 311
CrossesTrib to Marys River
Location1 MI E of Chester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.92389, -89.78454
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 311 over Trib to Marys River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 311 over Trib to Marys River 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 TR 311 over Trib to Marys River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 311 over Trib to Marys River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 311 over Trib to Marys River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.