US Bridges

TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 3 Mi. S. Coal Valley · Structure no. 081502600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek in Rock Island 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 137 (134th Ave)
CrossesBranch Coal Creek
Location3 Mi. S. Coal Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.38422, -90.45568
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 137 (134th Ave) over Branch Coal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.