TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3
PoorColes County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N Charleston · Structure no. 015311700000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 148 over Union Drain Dit #3?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.