TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · 3MI NW Manteno · Structure no. 046329500000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 142 over N Branch Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.