US Bridges

TR 318 over Stream

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 3 MI NW Homer · Structure no. 010332800000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 318 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 318 over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 318
CrossesStream
Location3 MI NW Homer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.07469, -87.98205
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 318 over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 318 over Stream 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 318 over Stream carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 318 over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 318 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.