TR 118 a over Stream
PoorPosted for loadEdgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Bellridge · Structure no. 023450300000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 118 a over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 118 a over Stream in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 14 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 118 a over Stream built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is TR 118 a over Stream 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 118 a over Stream carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 118 a over Stream?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR 118 a over Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.