US Bridges

TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SW Perry · Structure no. 075318800000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 58 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 69A
CrossesMiddle Fk Mckee TR1B
Location4.0 MI SW Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.76792, -90.83075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$242,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 69A over Middle Fk Mckee TR1B?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.