US Bridges

TR 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.0 MI NE Alton · Structure no. 060323300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR in Madison 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2046. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 36/WOODSTATION
CrossesW Fork Wood River CR
Location1.0 MI NE Alton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.93568, -90.12796
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic401 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR built?

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

What condition is TR 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 36/WOODSTATION over W Fork Wood River CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.