US Bridges

TR 398 over Spring Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · NE Edge Spring Valle · Structure no. 006414300000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 398 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 398 over Spring Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 398
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationNE Edge Spring Valle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.33641, -89.18712
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 398 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 398 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 398 over Spring Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 398 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 398 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.