US Bridges

TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk.

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1 Mile SE of Hamel · Structure no. 060327500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk. in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR157
CrossesTrib. to Silver Crk.
Location1 Mile SE of Hamel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.8743, -89.81845
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic134 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk. 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk.?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR157 over Trib. to Silver Crk.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.