US Bridges

TR155 over Brewster Run

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 9MI E IL47 on TR155 · Structure no. 032560500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR155 over Brewster Run is a concrete channel beam carrying TR155 over Brewster Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR155
CrossesBrewster Run
Location9MI E IL47 on TR155
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.15439, -88.39797
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks46%
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 TR155 over Brewster Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR155 over Brewster Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does TR155 over Brewster Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is TR155 over Brewster Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR155 over Brewster Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.