TR 217 over Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1.25 MI SE Watson Wy · Structure no. 025316600000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 217 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 217 over Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 217 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 217 over Salt 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does TR 217 over Salt Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 217 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 217 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.