US Bridges

TR 137 over B&n RR

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, Illinois · .5 M N Jville · Structure no. 069990400000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

TR 137 over B&n RR is a steel other carrying TR 137 over B&n RR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 137
CrossesB&n RR
Location.5 M N Jville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.75984, -90.23434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 137 over B&n RR built?

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

What condition is TR 137 over B&n RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does TR 137 over B&n RR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 137 over B&n RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 137 over B&n RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.