TR-159A over Marys River
GoodRandolph County, Illinois · 4 Miles SE of Sparta · Structure no. 079416300000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-159A over Marys River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-159A over Marys River in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-159A over Marys River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-159A over Marys River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR-159A over Marys River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR-159A over Marys River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-159A over Marys River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.