US Bridges

TR 101 over I-55

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 4 MI NE of Pontiac · Structure no. 053013500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 101 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 101 over I-55 in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 101
CrossesI-55
Location4 MI NE of Pontiac
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.94194, -88.59218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 101 over I-55 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 101 over I-55 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 101 over I-55 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 101 over I-55?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 101 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.