US Bridges

TR-353 over Trib Little Wabash R

Fair

White County, Illinois · 1 MI SE of Herald · Structure no. 097329600000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-353 over Trib Little Wabash R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-353 over Trib Little Wabash R in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-353
CrossesTrib Little Wabash R
Location1 MI SE of Herald
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.95881, -88.19508
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-353 over Trib Little Wabash R built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-353 over Trib Little Wabash R 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-353 over Trib Little Wabash R carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR-353 over Trib Little Wabash R?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-353 over Trib Little Wabash R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.