US Bridges

TR.118 over Walnut CR

Poor

Woodford County, Illinois · 1500 East 525 North · Structure no. 102311100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR.118 over Walnut CR is a concrete slab carrying TR.118 over Walnut CR in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR.118
CrossesWalnut CR
Location1500 East 525 North
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.6659, -89.25273
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks23%
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.118 over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR.118 over Walnut 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR.118 over Walnut CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR.118 over Walnut CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR.118 over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.