US Bridges

TR 145 over Lake Fork

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 1.0 MI NE of Bement · Structure no. 074315700000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 145 over Lake Fork is a steel culvert carrying TR 145 over Lake Fork in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesTR 145
CrossesLake Fork
Location1.0 MI NE of Bement
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.93745, -88.54392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Lake Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is TR 145 over Lake Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 145 over Lake Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 145 over Lake Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns TR 145 over Lake Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.