US Bridges

TR 145 over Trib to Elm River

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 4.0 Mi. NE Enterpris · Structure no. 096346200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 145 over Trib to Elm River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 145 over Trib to Elm River in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 145
CrossesTrib to Elm River
Location4.0 Mi. NE Enterpris
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.54031, -88.31319
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 145 over Trib to Elm River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 145 over Trib to Elm River 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 145 over Trib to Elm River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 145 over Trib to Elm River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 145 over Trib to Elm River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.