TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts
PoorEdgar County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Horace · Structure no. 023420400000000
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 130 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 117 over S Branch Brouilletts built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR 117 over S Branch Brouilletts?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.