TR 242A over Trib of Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 1 MI SE of Effingham · Structure no. 025332100000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 242A over Trib of Salt Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron frame carrying TR 242A over Trib of Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 242A over Trib of Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 242A over Trib of 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 242A over Trib of Salt Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 242A over Trib of Salt Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).
Who owns TR 242A over Trib of Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.