US Bridges

TR 74PATTON over Stream

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2000E 40N. · Structure no. 027338900000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 74PATTON over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 74PATTON over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 74PATTON
CrossesStream
Location2000E 40N.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.40548, -88.07883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 74PATTON over Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 74PATTON 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 74PATTON over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 74PATTON over Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 74PATTON over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.