US Bridges

TR-3 over Fork of Spoon River

Good

Stark County, Illinois · 1800N 1440E · Structure no. 088501800000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-3 over Fork of Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-3 over Fork of Spoon River in Stark 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-3
CrossesFork of Spoon River
Location1800N 1440E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.23387, -89.70807
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-3 over Fork of Spoon River built?

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

What condition is TR-3 over Fork of Spoon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-3 over Fork of Spoon River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR-3 over Fork of Spoon River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-3 over Fork of Spoon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.