TR-178 over Shelton Creek Drain
FairHamilton County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Belle Prai · Structure no. 033319000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-178 over Shelton Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-178 over Shelton Creek Drain in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-178 over Shelton Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-178 over Shelton Creek Drain 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-178 over Shelton Creek Drain carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-178 over Shelton Creek Drain?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR-178 over Shelton Creek Drain?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.