US Bridges

TR 3 over Br Mid Hend CR

Poor

Warren County, Illinois · NW-2-T12NR1W · Structure no. 094441500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 over Br Mid Hend CR is a steel culvert carrying TR 3 over Br Mid Hend CR in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 3
CrossesBr Mid Hend CR
LocationNW-2-T12NR1W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.06371, -90.47486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 3 over Br Mid Hend CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 over Br Mid Hend CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 3 over Br Mid Hend CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 3 over Br Mid Hend CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns TR 3 over Br Mid Hend CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.