US Bridges

TR 119B over I-57

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N of Il 16 · Structure no. 015004800000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 119B over I-57 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying TR 119B over I-57 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 119B
CrossesI-57
Location3.5 MI N of Il 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.53566, -88.31328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 119B over I-57 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 119B over I-57 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 119B over I-57 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 119B over I-57?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 119B over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.