US Bridges

TR 136 over Little Sandy CR

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Scott County, Illinois · 2 M NE Alsey · Structure no. 086321100000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 136 over Little Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 136 over Little Sandy CR in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 136
CrossesLittle Sandy CR
Location2 M NE Alsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.57684, -90.39589
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 136 over Little Sandy CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 136 over Little Sandy CR 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 136 over Little Sandy CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 136 over Little Sandy CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 136 over Little Sandy CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.