US Bridges

TR 49 over Stream

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 3.5 Mi. N. Wolf Lake · Structure no. 091990200000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 49 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 49 over Stream in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 83 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 49
CrossesStream
Location3.5 Mi. N. Wolf Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.55463, -89.41523
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 49 over Stream built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is TR 49 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 49 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 49 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns TR 49 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.