TR 242 over Edwards River
GoodHenry County, Illinois · 5.0 MI SE Cambridge · Structure no. 037326200000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 242 over Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 242 over Edwards River in Henry 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 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Edwards River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 242 over Edwards River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 242 over Edwards River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 242 over Edwards River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 242 over Edwards River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.