US Bridges

TR 232 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 2 MI NW of Princeton · Structure no. 006408700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 232 over Unnamed Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying TR 232 over Unnamed Stream in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 232
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2 MI NW of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42222, -89.48785
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 232 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 232 over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 232 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is TR 232 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 232 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.