TR 235 over Bear Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 1MI N Palmer · Structure no. 011340000000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 235 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 235 over Bear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 235 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 235 over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 235 over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 235 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 235 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.