US Bridges

TR 103 over Branch Cedar Creek

Good

Warren County, Illinois · SE Cor 13 T11 R1W · Structure no. 094431700000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 103 over Branch Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 103 over Branch Cedar Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 103
CrossesBranch Cedar Creek
LocationSE Cor 13 T11 R1W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.93282, -90.44385
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 103 over Branch Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 103 over Branch Cedar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 103 over Branch Cedar Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 103 over Branch Cedar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 103 over Branch Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.