TR 157 over Branch Jordan Creek
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · 3.5M NE of Benton · Structure no. 028328800000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 157 over Branch Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 157 over Branch Jordan Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 84 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 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 157 over Branch Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is TR 157 over Branch Jordan 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 157 over Branch Jordan Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 157 over Branch Jordan Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 157 over Branch Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.