US Bridges

TR 387 over Stream

FairClosed to traffic

Shelby County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SE Oconee · Structure no. 087323700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 387 over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 387 over Stream in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 387
CrossesStream
Location2.0 MI SE Oconee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.27123, -89.06928
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 387 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 387 over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 387 over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 387 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 387 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.