US Bridges

TR 19 a over W Okaw River

Poor

Moultrie County, Illinois · 1.7 MI W Lovington · Structure no. 070442300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 19 a over W Okaw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 19 a over W Okaw River in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 19 a
CrossesW Okaw River
Location1.7 MI W Lovington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72188, -88.66322
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 19 a over W Okaw River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 19 a over W Okaw River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 19 a over W Okaw River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 19 a over W Okaw River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 19 a over W Okaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.