US Bridges

Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 0.98 MI N Richview · Structure no. 095006000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64 in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTower RD - TR 236
CrossesFAI 64
Location0.98 MI N Richview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.38811, -89.19154
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic212 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tower RD - TR 236 over FAI 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.