US Bridges

TR-155 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Wabash County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Mt Carmel · Structure no. 093310900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-155 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-155 over Norfolk Southern RR in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-155
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1 MI SW Mt Carmel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.39187, -87.79615
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-155 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-155 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does TR-155 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR-155 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR-155 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.