US Bridges

TR 142 over Harrisburg Lake

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 1 MI E Galatia · Structure no. 083321000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 142 over Harrisburg Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 142 over Harrisburg Lake in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 142
CrossesHarrisburg Lake
Location1 MI E Galatia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.85438, -88.58142
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 142 over Harrisburg Lake built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 142 over Harrisburg Lake 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does TR 142 over Harrisburg Lake carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 142 over Harrisburg Lake?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 142 over Harrisburg Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.