US Bridges

TR 525 over I-39/US 51

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N of Il 18 · Structure no. 050021400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 525 over I-39/US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 525 over I-39/US 51 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 525
CrossesI-39/US 51
Location1.0 MI N of Il 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.13359, -89.07502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 525 over I-39/US 51 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 525 over I-39/US 51 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 525 over I-39/US 51 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 525 over I-39/US 51?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 525 over I-39/US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.