US Bridges

TR 79 over FAI 155

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 1.9MI N I-155/I-55 · Structure no. 054007200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 79 over FAI 155 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 79 over FAI 155 in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 79
CrossesFAI 155
Location1.9MI N I-155/I-55
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.20164, -89.43503
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 79 over FAI 155 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 79 over FAI 155 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 79 over FAI 155 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 79 over FAI 155?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 79 over FAI 155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.