US Bridges

Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Illinois · SE-32-T5NR3E · Structure no. 029414800000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesToot Pl LN - TR 40
CrossesStream
LocationSE-32-T5NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.36836, -90.18855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Toot Pl LN - TR 40 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.