US Bridges

TR 157 over Moses Lake Overflow

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of Ill 14 · Structure no. 028321100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 157 over Moses Lake Overflow is a concrete slab carrying TR 157 over Moses Lake Overflow in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 157
CrossesMoses Lake Overflow
Location0.5 MI S of Ill 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.00901, -88.85889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 157 over Moses Lake Overflow built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 157 over Moses Lake Overflow 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does TR 157 over Moses Lake Overflow carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 157 over Moses Lake Overflow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 157 over Moses Lake Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.