TR 148 over I-72
FairPike County, Illinois · 3.5M E Barry Intchg · Structure no. 075010500000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 148 over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 148 over I-72 in Pike 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 148 over I-72 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 148 over I-72 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 148 over I-72 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 148 over I-72?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns TR 148 over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.