TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk.
PoorJackson County, Illinois · 0.5MI.W.US51N.LMTCDL · Structure no. 039317100000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk. in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk. built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk. carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk.?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 239 over L. Crab Orchard Crk.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.