TR 159 a over Dudley Branch
GoodColes County, Illinois · 1.6 MI SE of Ashmore · Structure no. 015339100000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 159 a over Dudley Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 159 a over Dudley Branch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 159 a over Dudley Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 159 a over Dudley Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 159 a over Dudley Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 159 a over Dudley Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 159 a over Dudley Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.