US Bridges

TR 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 3.4 MI N of Ill 146 · Structure no. 091004900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57 in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 141 Craft LN
CrossesInterstate 57
Location3.4 MI N of Ill 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.49094, -89.11362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57 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 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 141 Craft LN over Interstate 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.