US Bridges

TR 153 over Dutchman Creek

Good

Johnson County, Illinois · SW1/4 Sec 6 T13S R3E · Structure no. 044307300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 153 over Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 153 over Dutchman Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 153
CrossesDutchman Creek
LocationSW1/4 Sec 6 T13S R3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.41321, -88.92292
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 153 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 153 over Dutchman Creek 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 153 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR 153 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 153 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.