US Bridges

TR129 over Donohue Run

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · CTR-3-T14NR2W · Structure no. 066307300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR129 over Donohue Run is a concrete tee beam carrying TR129 over Donohue Run in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR129
CrossesDonohue Run
LocationCTR-3-T14NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.23378, -90.59672
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks30%
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 TR129 over Donohue Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR129 over Donohue Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR129 over Donohue Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR129 over Donohue Run?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR129 over Donohue Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.