TR 214 over Short Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 3.0 SE Burnside · Structure no. 034482300000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 214 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 214 over Short Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 214 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 214 over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 214 over Short Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is TR 214 over Short Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 214 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.