US Bridges

TR 141 a over Saline Branch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.3 MI SE Leverett · Structure no. 010441900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 141 a over Saline Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 141 a over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 141 a
CrossesSaline Branch
Location1.3 MI SE Leverett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.17103, -88.20401
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 141 a over Saline Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 141 a over Saline Branch 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 141 a over Saline Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 141 a over Saline Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 141 a over Saline Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.