Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Alhambra · Structure no. 060320400000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR in Madison 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Gorenz Dr/Tr 143 over Trib to Silver CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.