US Bridges

TR 439 over Cahokia CR

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 1/4 M S Sawyerville · Structure no. 059327100000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 439 over Cahokia CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 439 over Cahokia CR in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 439
CrossesCahokia CR
Location1/4 M S Sawyerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.06771, -89.78959
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 439 over Cahokia CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 439 over 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 439 over Cahokia CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 439 over Cahokia CR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 439 over Cahokia CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.