US Bridges

TR 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1 MI East Momence · Structure no. 046337400000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream in Kankakee 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 226C Brickyard
CrossesIntermit Stream
Location1 MI East Momence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.1628, -87.63964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic153 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream built?

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

What condition is TR 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 226C Brickyard over Intermit Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.