US Bridges

TR 142B over Long Point CR

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 8th N 250 · Structure no. 050311200000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 142B over Long Point CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 142B over Long Point CR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 142B
CrossesLong Point CR
LocationE 8th N 250
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.963, -89.0082
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 142B over Long Point CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is TR 142B over Long Point CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 142B over Long Point CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 142B over Long Point CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 142B over Long Point CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.