TR 131 over Bear Creek
FairGreene County, Illinois · 6.9 M SE of White Ha · Structure no. 031501500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 131 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying TR 131 over Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 131 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 131 over Bear Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR 131 over Bear Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 131 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 131 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.