TR 48 over Lehigh Run
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Bondfield · Structure no. 046325200000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 48 over Lehigh Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 48 over Lehigh Run in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 48 over Lehigh Run built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 48 over Lehigh Run 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 48 over Lehigh Run carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 48 over Lehigh Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns TR 48 over Lehigh Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.