US Bridges

TR 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S of Aviston · Structure no. 014402000000000

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 116 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 6 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 157/HIGHLINE Ro
CrossesLake Branch
Location1.5 MI S of Aviston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.58307, -89.60651
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic578 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is TR 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch 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 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 157/HIGHLINE Ro over Lake Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.