US Bridges

TR 155 over Trib Brushy CR

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · Neq Sec 2 T9S R5E · Structure no. 083313600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 155 over Trib Brushy CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 155 over Trib Brushy CR in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 155
CrossesTrib Brushy CR
LocationNeq Sec 2 T9S R5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.77583, -88.61882
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 155 over Trib Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 155 over Trib Brushy CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 155 over Trib Brushy CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 155 over Trib Brushy CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 155 over Trib Brushy CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.