US Bridges

TR 153 over Millrace Slough

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Old Stown · Structure no. 030307300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 153 over Millrace Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 153 over Millrace Slough in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesTR 153
CrossesMillrace Slough
Location2 MI NE Old Stown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.719, -88.11765
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 TR 153 over Millrace Slough built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 153 over Millrace Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 153 over Millrace Slough carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 153 over Millrace Slough?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 153 over Millrace Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.