US Bridges

TR 102 over Br Williams CR

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Illinois · 3.25 SE Plum Hill · Structure no. 095305800000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 102 over Br Williams CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 102 over Br Williams CR in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 102
CrossesBr Williams CR
Location3.25 SE Plum Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.32621, -89.49584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic61 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 102 over Br Williams CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is TR 102 over Br Williams CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 102 over Br Williams CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 102 over Br Williams CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns TR 102 over Br Williams CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.