TR 242 over Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1 MI W Teutopolis · Structure no. 025330600000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 242 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 242 over Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 242 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 242 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does TR 242 over Salt Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 242 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 242 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.