US Bridges

TR 146(SAWYER Rd) over Stream

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 3.2 MI Sse Maroa · Structure no. 058501300000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 146(SAWYER Rd) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 146(SAWYER Rd) over Stream in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 146(SAWYER Rd)
CrossesStream
Location3.2 MI Sse Maroa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.99082, -88.93726
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 146(SAWYER Rd) over Stream built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 146(SAWYER Rd) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 146(SAWYER Rd) over Stream carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 146(SAWYER Rd) over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 146(SAWYER Rd) over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.