US Bridges

TR 43 over Stream

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · 2 MI Nne of Wapella · Structure no. 020501400000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 43 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying TR 43 over Stream in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 43
CrossesStream
Location2 MI Nne of Wapella
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.25369, -88.95548
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 43 over Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 43 over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 43 over Stream carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 43 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns TR 43 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.