US Bridges

TR 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 9th N 3705 · Structure no. 050349000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 158
CrossesTomahawk CR Ophir
LocationE 9th N 3705
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.46999, -88.99254
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir 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 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir carry?

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

How long is TR 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 158 over Tomahawk CR Ophir?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.