FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 139A

Carrying TR 139A over MIDDLE FK SHOAL CR

7 MI SE RAYMOND, Montgomery, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 139A

The TR 139A bridge in Montgomery, Illinois carries TR 139A over MIDDLE FK SHOAL CR. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TR 139A compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
261
Bridges in Montgomery · 16 in Poor condition
TR 139A 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
068325600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 139A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare TR 139A against other structures in Montgomery and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TR 139A?

TR 139A in Montgomery, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 139A inspected?

TR 139A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 139A is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 139A?

TR 139A has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 139A?

TR 139A is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TR 139A and does age affect safety?

TR 139A was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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