TR 226 over Bear Creek
GoodGreene County, Illinois · 1 1/4 MI N. Wrights · Structure no. 031509300000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 226 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying TR 226 over Bear Creek in Greene 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 226 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 226 over Bear 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does TR 226 over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is TR 226 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 226 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.