TR 137B over Turtle Creek
PoorLivingston County, Illinois · 1455 E 1600 N · Structure no. 053328200000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 137B over Turtle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 137B over Turtle Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 101 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 137B over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is TR 137B over Turtle Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 137B over Turtle Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 137B over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 137B over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.