US Bridges

TR 7 over I-55

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.59M S Co. Line · Structure no. 068003500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 7 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 7 over I-55 in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 7
CrossesI-55
Location1.59M S Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.50103, -89.64601
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 7 over I-55 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 7 over I-55 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 7 over I-55 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 7 over I-55?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 7 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.