US Bridges

TR 135 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · .2 MI E of Toledo · Structure no. 018318000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 135 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 135 over Cottonwood Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 135
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location.2 MI E of Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.27296, -88.22859
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 135 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 135 over Cottonwood 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 135 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 135 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 135 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.