US Bridges

TR 30A over Coon Run Creek

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 3.5 M NW Chapin · Structure no. 069323300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 30A over Coon Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 30A over Coon Run Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 30A
CrossesCoon Run Creek
Location3.5 M NW Chapin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.82022, -90.43441
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 TR 30A over Coon Run Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 30A over Coon Run 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 30A over Coon Run Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR 30A over Coon Run Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 30A over Coon Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.