US Bridges

Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · Road District 7 · Structure no. 067318000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJj Road/Tr 77
CrossesFountain Creek
LocationRoad District 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.29637, -90.17559
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating48.6 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 length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jj Road/Tr 77 over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.