US Bridges

TR 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · New Memphis · Structure no. 014403900000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 215E Center ST
CrossesQueens Lake Branch
LocationNew Memphis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.4798, -89.68162
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic495 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 215E Center ST over Queens Lake Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.