US Bridges

TR 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · TR 147 1 Mile N of Ames · Structure no. 067318900000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 147 Faust RD
CrossesHorse Ck
LocationTR 147 1 Mile N of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.16668, -90.04551
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 147 Faust RD over Horse Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.