US Bridges

TR 213 over Sugar Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Paris · Structure no. 023481000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 213 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 213 over Sugar Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 213
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Paris
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63149, -87.75088
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 213 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 213 over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 213 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 213 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns TR 213 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.