US Bridges

TR 4 over Stream

Fair

Williamson County, Illinois · N E Corner Wson CO · Structure no. 100310600000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 4 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying TR 4 over Stream in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 4
CrossesStream
LocationN E Corner Wson CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.86191, -88.70676
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 4 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 4 over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 4 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 4 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.