US Bridges

TR 130 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Illinois · 0.3 MI NW Henton · Structure no. 087312000000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 130 over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 130 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 130
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI NW Henton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.46616, -88.9067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 130 over Stream built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 130 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 130 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 130 over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 130 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.