US Bridges

TR 36 over Bush Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Illinois · 4.0 MI NE Neoga · Structure no. 018304200000000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 36 over Bush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 36 over Bush Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 36
CrossesBush Creek
Location4.0 MI NE Neoga
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.37144, -88.40157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 36 over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 36 over Bush Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 36 over Bush Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 36 over Bush Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 36 over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.