US Bridges

TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 2M NE of Old Ripley · Structure no. 003361300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 56A
CrossesMylen Br of Shoal CR
Location2M NE of Old Ripley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91353, -89.54704
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 56A over Mylen Br of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.