US Bridges

TR 249 a over Stream

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SW Sidney · Structure no. 010401500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 249 a over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 249 a over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 249 a
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI SW Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.01127, -88.08633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 249 a over Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 249 a over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 249 a over Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 249 a over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 249 a over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.