US Bridges

TR 105 over Brushy Fork

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SW of Newman · Structure no. 021441300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 105 over Brushy Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 105 over Brushy Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 105
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location1.0 MI SW of Newman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.7848, -87.99738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 105 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 105 over Brushy Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 105 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR 105 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 105 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.