US Bridges

TR 140 over Two Mile Branch

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · 1.3 MI NE Sullivan · Structure no. 070432800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 140 over Two Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 140 over Two Mile Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 140
CrossesTwo Mile Branch
Location1.3 MI NE Sullivan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.61942, -88.56612
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic315 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 140 over Two Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 140 over Two Mile Branch 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does TR 140 over Two Mile Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 140 over Two Mile Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 140 over Two Mile Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.