US Bridges

Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Trib to Sugar Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI East Marine · Structure no. 060324500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Trib to Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Trib to Sugar Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMayer Road/ TR 239
CrossesTrib to Sugar Creek
Location2.0 MI East Marine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.78977, -89.73471
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic134 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Trib to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Trib to Sugar Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Trib to Sugar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Trib to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mayer Road/ TR 239 over Trib to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.