US Bridges

TR 236 over Stream

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.8 MI SW Sidney · Structure no. 010410200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 236 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 236 over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 236
CrossesStream
Location1.8 MI SW Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.01449, -88.10433
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks21%
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 236 over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 236 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 236 over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 236 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 236 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.