US Bridges

TR-337 over Little Wabash

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Golden Gate · Structure no. 096337400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-337 over Little Wabash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-337 over Little Wabash in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTR-337
CrossesLittle Wabash
Location4.5 MI N Golden Gate
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.43819, -88.19457
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-337 over Little Wabash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-337 over Little Wabash 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR-337 over Little Wabash carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR-337 over Little Wabash?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-337 over Little Wabash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.