US Bridges

TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI S Colfax · Structure no. 057503700000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 239
CrossesTrib to Mackinaw R
Location3.0 MI S Colfax
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.51503, -88.63182
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R carry?

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

How long is TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 239 over Trib to Mackinaw R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.