TR-239A over Big Muddy River
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Woodlawn · Structure no. 041365100000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-239A over Big Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-239A over Big Muddy River in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-239A over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-239A over Big Muddy 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does TR-239A over Big Muddy River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR-239A over Big Muddy River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-239A over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.