US Bridges

TR 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · 2.3 M.W.Of Tamms · Structure no. 002305300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 106
CrossesE Fork Sandy Creek
Location2.3 M.W.Of Tamms
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.24554, -89.32088
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is TR 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 106 over E Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.