US Bridges

TR 560 over Stream

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Colfax · Structure no. 057319800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 560 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 560 over Stream in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 560
CrossesStream
Location2.5 MI SE Colfax
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.5238, -88.57427
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 560 over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 560 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 560 over Stream carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is TR 560 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns TR 560 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.