US Bridges

TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Schram City · Structure no. 068322100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal Ck in Montgomery 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 189
CrossesMdl Fk Shoal Ck
Location4.5 MI N Schram City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.22438, -89.47012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal Ck built?

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

What condition is TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal Ck carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal Ck?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 189 over Mdl Fk Shoal Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.