US Bridges

Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · NW-14-T23NR3W · Structure no. 090313000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive is a steel truss - thru carrying Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesValley RD - TR 240
CrossesLittle Mackinaw Rive
LocationNW-14-T23NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45181, -89.41618
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD - TR 240 over Little Mackinaw Rive?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.