TR 240 over Brouilletts Creek
FairEdgar County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW N Arm · Structure no. 023422300000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 240 over Brouilletts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 240 over Brouilletts Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brouilletts Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 240 over Brouilletts Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 240 over Brouilletts Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 240 over Brouilletts Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 240 over Brouilletts Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.