US Bridges

TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Huey · Structure no. 014306600000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 77 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 137/SAND Ridge
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1 MI SE Huey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.59588, -89.28261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic248 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 137/SAND Ridge over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.