US Bridges

TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 5MI N of Keysport · Structure no. 003391300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-209
CrossesTrib of Spring Br
Location5MI N of Keysport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.81495, -89.26815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR-209 over Trib of Spring Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.