US Bridges

TR-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline River

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 3.0 MI W of Galatia · Structure no. 083325100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline River in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-55 Ebenezer Ch
CrossesMid Frk Saline River
Location3.0 MI W of Galatia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.85187, -88.67864
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-55 Ebenezer Ch over Mid Frk Saline River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.