US Bridges

Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Faust RD · Structure no. 082402200000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKorte Sewald TR 26
CrossesBr Little Silver CR
Location0.5 MI N Faust RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.57699, -89.78459
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Korte Sewald TR 26 over Br Little Silver CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.