US Bridges

TR 0086 over Macoupin Ck

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Farmersvill · Structure no. 068308400000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 0086 over Macoupin Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 0086 over Macoupin Ck in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 0086
CrossesMacoupin Ck
Location1.5 MI E Farmersvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.44883, -89.62594
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 0086 over Macoupin Ck built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is TR 0086 over Macoupin Ck 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 0086 over Macoupin Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 0086 over Macoupin Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 0086 over Macoupin Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.