TR 240 over Greasy Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Rardin · Structure no. 015323100000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 240 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 240 over Greasy Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 240 over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 240 over Greasy 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 240 over Greasy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 240 over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 240 over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.