US Bridges

TR 399 a over Little Wabash River

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 4 MI NW of Sigel · Structure no. 087332400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 399 a over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 399 a over Little Wabash River in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 399 a
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location4 MI NW of Sigel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.25885, -88.55637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$482,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 399 a over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 399 a over Little Wabash 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 399 a over Little Wabash River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 399 a over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 399 a over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.