TR-218A over Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · NE Corner Effingham · Structure no. 025319400000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-218A over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-218A over Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-218A over Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-218A over 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-218A over Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR-218A over Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-218A over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.