TR 240 over Bear Creek
PoorGreene County, Illinois · 4.7 M SW Rockbridge · Structure no. 031502600000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 240 over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 240 over Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 240 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 240 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 240 over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 240 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns TR 240 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.