US Bridges

TR 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Pike County, Illinois · S New Hnbl Br E Abut · Structure no. 075012700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2046. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 7A (old US 36)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationS New Hnbl Br E Abut
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72234, -91.34512
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic261 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns TR 7A (old US 36) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.