US Bridges

TR 40 over I-80 & Stream

PoorPosted for load

Bureau County, Illinois · 6 MI W of Il 40 · Structure no. 006012200000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
373 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 40 over I-80 & Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 40 over I-80 & Stream in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 40
CrossesI-80 & Stream
Location6 MI W of Il 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.38599, -89.79995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length373 ft (113.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 40 over I-80 & Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 40 over I-80 & Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 40 over I-80 & Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 40 over I-80 & Stream?

The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 40 over I-80 & Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.