US Bridges

US 136 WB over Lamoine River

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 7.9MI W JCT61 · Structure no. 034050800000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 WB over Lamoine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 WB over Lamoine River in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 136 WB
CrossesLamoine River
Location7.9MI W JCT61
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.41436, -91.00731
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 WB over Lamoine River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 WB over Lamoine River 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 136 WB over Lamoine River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 136 WB over Lamoine River?

The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 WB over Lamoine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.