US Bridges

TR 539 over I-55

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Funksgrove · Structure no. 057015600000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 539 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 539 over I-55 in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 539
CrossesI-55
Location1 MI S of Funksgrove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.35302, -89.11416
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 539 over I-55 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 539 over I-55 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 539 over I-55 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 539 over I-55?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 539 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.