TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree
PoorBureau County, Illinois · 0.7 Mi. N.W. Zearing · Structure no. 006401800000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 56 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 143 over E.Branch Bureau Cree?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.