US Bridges

TR 128A over Tomahawk CR

Poor

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 7th N 3610 · Structure no. 050311100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 128A over Tomahawk CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 128A over Tomahawk CR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 128A
CrossesTomahawk CR
LocationE 7th N 3610
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45622, -89.03084
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 128A over Tomahawk CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 128A over Tomahawk CR 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 128A over Tomahawk CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TR 128A over Tomahawk CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 128A over Tomahawk CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.