US Bridges

TR 3 over Dodds Branch

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · Wash-Perry County Li · Structure no. 095312600000000

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 over Dodds Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 3 over Dodds Branch in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 3
CrossesDodds Branch
LocationWash-Perry County Li
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.21556, -89.44947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dodds Branch built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 over Dodds Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 3 over Dodds Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 3 over Dodds Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 over Dodds Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.