TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck
GoodJersey County, Illinois · 2.8 M W Kemper · Structure no. 042400700000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck in Jersey 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 8 over Trib. of Macoupin Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.