US Bridges

TR 207 over Ashmore CR

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 4.5 MI SE Weaver · Structure no. 012308300000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 207 over Ashmore CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 207 over Ashmore CR in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 71 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 207
CrossesAshmore CR
Location4.5 MI SE Weaver
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36087, -87.55794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 207 over Ashmore CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is TR 207 over Ashmore CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 207 over Ashmore CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 207 over Ashmore CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 207 over Ashmore CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.