TR 318 over Scab Branch
PoorSchuyler County, Illinois · 5.0 MI E Rushville · Structure no. 085520200000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 318 over Scab Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 318 over Scab Branch in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 318 over Scab Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 318 over Scab Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 318 over Scab Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 318 over Scab Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 318 over Scab Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.