US Bridges

US 136 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · 1.4 MI W JCT 61 136 · Structure no. 034051100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 136 (eb)
CrossesE Fork LA Moine Rivr
Location1.4 MI W JCT 61 136
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.40959, -90.91233
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 136 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 (eb) over E Fork LA Moine Rivr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.