TR 213 over Bear Creek
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 3 N of Palmer · Structure no. 011330100000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 213 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 213 over Bear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 213 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 213 over Bear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 213 over Bear Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 213 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 213 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.