US Bridges

TR 124 over S Br Rock Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Manteno · Structure no. 046343400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 124 over S Br Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 124 over S Br Rock Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 124
CrossesS Br Rock Creek
Location3.5 MI SW Manteno
Coordinates41.23632, -87.89616
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2021)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 124 over S Br Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 124 over S Br Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 124 over S Br Rock Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 124 over S Br Rock Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 124 over S Br Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.