US Bridges

TR 59 over Davids CR

Good

Warren County, Illinois · W.CTR-35-T12NR3W · Structure no. 094542300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 59 over Davids CR is a steel culvert carrying TR 59 over Davids CR in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 59
CrossesDavids CR
LocationW.CTR-35-T12NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.98751, -90.70641
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 59 over Davids CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 59 over Davids 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 59 over Davids CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 59 over Davids CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns TR 59 over Davids CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.