US Bridges

TR 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SW-2-T22NR3W · Structure no. 090506700000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR is a concrete culvert carrying TR 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 257
CrossesTrib W Fork Sugar CR
LocationSW-2-T22NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.38193, -89.41012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does TR 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns TR 257 over Trib W Fork Sugar CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.