US Bridges

TR 189 over I-70

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · .5 MI W Il 49 Int · Structure no. 012003900000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 189 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 189 over I-70 in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 189
CrossesI-70
Location.5 MI W Il 49 Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.31816, -87.99328
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 189 over I-70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 189 over I-70 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 189 over I-70 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 189 over I-70?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 189 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.