TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek
FairKane County, Illinois · 2.6 MI SW Elburn · Structure no. 045311300000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR-133 (rowe Road) over Welch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.