US Bridges

TR 196 over E.F. Lamoine River

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · SE-6-T5NR3W · Structure no. 055521300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 196 over E.F. Lamoine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 196 over E.F. Lamoine River in McDonough 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 196
CrossesE.F. Lamoine River
LocationSE-6-T5NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.44826, -90.77397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 196 over E.F. Lamoine River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 196 over E.F. Lamoine 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 196 over E.F. Lamoine River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 196 over E.F. Lamoine River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 196 over E.F. Lamoine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.