US Bridges

TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR

Good

Johnson County, Illinois · NE1/4 Sec 5 T13S R4E · Structure no. 044306400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 142
CrossesTrib to Johnson CR
LocationNE1/4 Sec 5 T13S R4E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.41699, -88.78734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 142 over Trib to Johnson CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.