US Bridges

TR 142 over Stream

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 4.5 MI SW of Paris · Structure no. 023530900000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 142 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying TR 142 over Stream in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 142
CrossesStream
Location4.5 MI SW of Paris
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55666, -87.75752
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 142 over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 142 over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 142 over Stream carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 142 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns TR 142 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.