US Bridges

TR 225 a over Little Wabash River

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Paradise · Structure no. 015324900000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 225 a over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 225 a over Little Wabash River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 225 a
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location1.5 MI N Paradise
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.43253, -88.42593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 225 a over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 225 a over Little Wabash River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 225 a over Little Wabash River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 225 a over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 225 a over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.