TR-49 over Sutphens Run
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · N 45th E 890 · Structure no. 050308800000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-49 over Sutphens Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-49 over Sutphens Run in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-49 over Sutphens Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is TR-49 over Sutphens 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does TR-49 over Sutphens Run carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR-49 over Sutphens Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-49 over Sutphens Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.