US Bridges

TR 193 Friendship over Interstate 57

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 1.1 MI S Ill 146 · Structure no. 091005000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 193 Friendship over Interstate 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 193 Friendship 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 193 Friendship
CrossesInterstate 57
Location1.1 MI S Ill 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.43385, -89.15206
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 193 Friendship over Interstate 57 built?

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

What condition is TR 193 Friendship 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does TR 193 Friendship over Interstate 57 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 193 Friendship over Interstate 57?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 193 Friendship over Interstate 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.