US Bridges

TR 48A Brenton over Stream

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1300E 1980N · Structure no. 027328500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 48A Brenton over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 48A Brenton over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 48A Brenton
CrossesStream
Location1300E 1980N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.68751, -88.21828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 48A Brenton over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 48A Brenton over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 48A Brenton over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 48A Brenton over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 48A Brenton over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.