US Bridges

TR 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N of Troy · Structure no. 060336400000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTR 261A E Mick Roa
CrossesWendell Branch
Location3.0 MI N of Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77358, -89.88748
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic214 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 261A E Mick Roa over Wendell Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.