US Bridges

TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck

Poor

Monroe County, Illinois · Sec 10 RD DISTRICT10 · Structure no. 067310300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR139/OUTLET RD
CrossesMonroe City Ck
LocationSec 10 RD DISTRICT10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.20335, -90.29736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR139/OUTLET RD over Monroe City Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.