US Bridges

TR 148 over I-80

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 3.0 Mi. E. of Il 40 · Structure no. 006012300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 148 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 148 over I-80 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 148
CrossesI-80
Location3.0 Mi. E. of Il 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.39402, -89.62626
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 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 traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 148 over I-80 built?

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

What condition is TR 148 over I-80 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 148 over I-80 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 148 over I-80?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 148 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.