TR 156 over Jordan Slough
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 0.34 MI S TR 1B · Structure no. 021420400000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 156 over Jordan Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 156 over Jordan Slough in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 156 over Jordan Slough built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 156 over Jordan Slough 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 156 over Jordan Slough carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 156 over Jordan Slough?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 156 over Jordan Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.