US Bridges

TR 239A over Money Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 5.0 MI SE Townada · Structure no. 057560600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 239A over Money Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 239A over Money Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 239A
CrossesMoney Creek
Location5.0 MI SE Townada
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.51612, -88.81283
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks22%
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 239A over Money Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 239A over Money Creek 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 239A over Money Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 239A over Money Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 239A over Money Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.