US Bridges

TR 237 over E.F. Lamoine River

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · W.CTR-17-T5NR4W · Structure no. 055521100000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 237 over E.F. Lamoine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 237 over E.F. Lamoine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 237
CrossesE.F. Lamoine River
LocationW.CTR-17-T5NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.41997, -90.88286
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2016)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 237 over E.F. Lamoine River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 237 over E.F. Lamoine River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 237 over E.F. Lamoine River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TR 237 over E.F. Lamoine River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 237 over E.F. Lamoine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.