US Bridges

TR 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Breese · Structure no. 014405900000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 109 Old State R
CrossesShoal Creek
Location2 MI N of Breese
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64664, -89.50807
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic825 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 109 Old State R over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.