US Bridges

TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Illinois · 2 MI N Orion · Structure no. 037991100000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
107 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 201(1550 N)
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2 MI N Orion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.3762, -90.37174
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic81 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 201(1550 N) over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.