US Bridges

TR 142 over Indian Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 2 MI E Bridgeport · Structure no. 051330600000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 142 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 142 over Indian Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 142
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2 MI E Bridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69369, -87.72107
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 142 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 142 over Indian Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does TR 142 over Indian Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 142 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 142 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.