US Bridges

TR-373 over Mitchell Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 2.8 Mi. NW Cowden · Structure no. 087358200000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-373 over Mitchell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-373 over Mitchell Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-373
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location2.8 Mi. NW Cowden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.27464, -88.90565
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-373 over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-373 over Mitchell Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR-373 over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR-373 over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-373 over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.