US Bridges

TR 155 over I-57

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N of US 24 · Structure no. 038008600000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 155 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 155 over I-57 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 155
CrossesI-57
Location2.0 MI N of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.78038, -88.00668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 155 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 155 over I-57 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 155 over I-57 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 155 over I-57?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 155 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.