TR 385 over Little Wabash
PoorShelby County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW Sigel · Structure no. 087302000000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 385 over Little Wabash is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 385 over Little Wabash in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 385 over Little Wabash built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 385 over Little Wabash 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 385 over Little Wabash carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 385 over Little Wabash?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 385 over Little Wabash?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.