TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch
GoodShelby County, Illinois · 2.7 MI SE Assumption · Structure no. 087342200000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 57 over Lake Fork Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.