US Bridges

TR 241 over FAI 180

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 0.9 MI S JCT FAI 80 · Structure no. 006012500000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 241 over FAI 180 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 241 over FAI 180 in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 241
CrossesFAI 180
Location0.9 MI S JCT FAI 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.38569, -89.38295
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 TR 241 over FAI 180 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 241 over FAI 180 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 241 over FAI 180 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 241 over FAI 180?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns TR 241 over FAI 180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.