TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard
GoodWilliamson County, Illinois · 1 MI W Crab Orchard · Structure no. 100318000000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 538 over Little Crab Orchard?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.