US Bridges

TR 36A over Coffee Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · NE1/4-11-T32NR2W · Structure no. 078311500000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 36A over Coffee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 36A over Coffee Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 71% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 36A
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationNE1/4-11-T32NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.25856, -89.31129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks71%
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 36A over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 36A over Coffee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 36A over Coffee Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 71% are trucks.

How long is TR 36A over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 36A over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.