US Bridges

TR 251 over Stream

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 2625E 300N · Structure no. 053552200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 251 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 251 over Stream in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 251
CrossesStream
Location2625E 300N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.6728, -88.41902
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 251 over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 251 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 251 over Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is TR 251 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 251 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.