TR 218 over Brushy Creek
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 2.7 MI SE of Murdock · Structure no. 021482500000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 218 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 218 over Brushy Creek in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 218 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 218 over Brushy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 218 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 218 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 218 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.