TR 137A over Lost Ck
PoorPosted for loadClinton County, Illinois · 2MIS.E. Huey · Structure no. 014306900000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 137A over Lost Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 137A over Lost Ck in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 137A over Lost Ck built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 137A over Lost Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 137A over Lost Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 137A over Lost Ck?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 137A over Lost Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.