TR 224 over Jordan Slough
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 1.4 MI SE Longview · Structure no. 021440000000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 224 over Jordan Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 224 over Jordan Slough in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 years old, older 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 224 over Jordan Slough built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is TR 224 over Jordan Slough 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 224 over Jordan Slough carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 224 over Jordan Slough?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 224 over Jordan Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.