US Bridges

TR 220 over Clear Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S of Nevins · Structure no. 023430100000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 220 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 220 over Clear Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 220
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Nevins
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.5121, -87.63867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 220 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 220 over Clear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 220 over Clear Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 220 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 220 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.