US Bridges

TR 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork

Poor

Monroe County, Illinois · Sec 15 RD Dist 4 · Structure no. 067313400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 145 S. Fork RD
CrossesSouth Fork
LocationSec 15 RD Dist 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.18785, -90.07427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 145 S. Fork RD over South Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.