TR 143
Carrying TR 143 over E.BRANCH BUREAU CREE
0.7 MI. N.W. ZEARING, Bureau, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 143
The TR 143 bridge in Bureau, Illinois carries TR 143 over E.BRANCH BUREAU CREE. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 143 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Last Reconstructed
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 006401800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
TR 143 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TR 143 against other structures in Bureau and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TR 143?
TR 143 in Bureau, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 143 inspected?
TR 143's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 143 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TR 143?
TR 143 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 143?
TR 143 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is TR 143 and does age affect safety?
TR 143 was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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