US Bridges

TR 222 over W. Bureau Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 6 Mi. N.W. Princeton · Structure no. 006404000000000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
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 222 over W. Bureau Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 222 over W. Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 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 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 222
CrossesW. Bureau Creek
Location6 Mi. N.W. Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46406, -89.5211
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 222 over W. Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 222 over W. Bureau Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 222 over W. Bureau Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is TR 222 over W. Bureau Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 222 over W. Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.