US Bridges

TR 251 over Spring Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 Mi. E. of Ladd · Structure no. 006414200000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 251 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 251 over Spring Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 251
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 Mi. E. of Ladd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.379, -89.18539
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 251 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 251 over Spring Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does TR 251 over Spring Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 251 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 251 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.