US Bridges

TR 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 3 M S Wilsonville · Structure no. 059301100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 477
CrossesW Frk Cahokia CR
Location3 M S Wilsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.02033, -89.86151
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 477 over W Frk Cahokia CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.