US Bridges

TR 238 over Green River

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NE Geneseo · Structure no. 037327100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 238 over Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 238 over Green River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 238
CrossesGreen River
Location2.0 MI NE Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.4708, -90.10483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic27 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 238 over Green River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 238 over Green River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 238 over Green River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 238 over Green River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 238 over Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.