TR 109 over Stream
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Illinois · 5.8 MI SE Assumption · Structure no. 087310000000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 109 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 109 over Stream in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 109 over Stream built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 109 over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 109 over Stream carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 109 over Stream?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 109 over Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.