US Bridges

TR 3 over Stream

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Cheneyvle · Structure no. 092301800000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying TR 3 over Stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 3
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI N Cheneyvle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.48988, -87.57531
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 3 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 3 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 3 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.