US Bridges

TR 142A over Stream

Good

Massac County, Illinois · 2.28 MI W Ch 6 · Structure no. 064313300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 142A over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 142A over Stream in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 142A
CrossesStream
Location2.28 MI W Ch 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.15516, -88.54694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 TR 142A over Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 142A 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 142A over Stream carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 142A over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 142A over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.