TR-156 over Trib Bear Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Vera · Structure no. 026334900000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-156 over Trib Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-156 over Trib Bear Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Trib Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-156 over Trib Bear Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR-156 over Trib Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-156 over Trib Bear Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-156 over Trib Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.