US Bridges

TR 136 over Trib to Piasa Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 3 M E Dow · Structure no. 042314900000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 136 over Trib to Piasa Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 136 over Trib to Piasa Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 136
CrossesTrib to Piasa Creek
Location3 M E Dow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.00043, -90.28229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 136 over Trib to Piasa Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 136 over Trib to Piasa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 136 over Trib to Piasa Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is TR 136 over Trib to Piasa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns TR 136 over Trib to Piasa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.