US Bridges

Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Marine · Structure no. 060324100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMayer Road/ TR 239
CrossesSugar Forkcreek
Location1.5 MI E Marine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.78989, -89.74661
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic161 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Sugar Forkcreek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.