US Bridges

TR 223 over I-57

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E of US 45 · Structure no. 015002900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 223 over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 223 over I-57 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 223
CrossesI-57
Location1.0 MI E of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.43591, -88.36389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length231 ft (70.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 223 over I-57 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 223 over I-57 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 223 over I-57 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 223 over I-57?

The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 223 over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.