US Bridges

TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bureau County, Illinois · 6.5 MI SE of Walnut · Structure no. 006403500000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 202
CrossesW. Bureau Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.48493, -89.54044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 202 over W. Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.