US Bridges

TR 119 over Lamb Branch

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 2.75 MI SE Westfield · Structure no. 012302500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 119 over Lamb Branch is a steel culvert carrying TR 119 over Lamb Branch in Clark 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 119
CrossesLamb Branch
Location2.75 MI SE Westfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.42328, -87.96626
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 119 over Lamb Branch built?

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

What condition is TR 119 over Lamb 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 119 over Lamb Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 119 over Lamb Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns TR 119 over Lamb Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.