US Bridges

TR 219 over Spring Point Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 4 MI Wnw Montrose · Structure no. 018316500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 219 over Spring Point Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 219 over Spring Point Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 219
CrossesSpring Point Creek
Location4 MI Wnw Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.17866, -88.44979
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 219 over Spring Point Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 219 over Spring Point 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 219 over Spring Point Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 219 over Spring Point Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 219 over Spring Point Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.