US Bridges

TR 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 1.0M W IL96/HULL Int · Structure no. 075008800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36 in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 36 (850E)
CrossesI-72 / US 36
Location1.0M W IL96/HULL Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.72133, -91.21357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic203 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns TR 36 (850E) over I-72 / US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.