US Bridges

TR 251F over Jefferson Creek

FairPosted for load

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3.3 MI S of Woodland · Structure no. 038008500000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 251F over Jefferson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 251F over Jefferson Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 251F
CrossesJefferson Creek
Location3.3 MI S of Woodland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.68497, -87.75687
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 251F over Jefferson Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 251F over Jefferson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 251F over Jefferson Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is TR 251F over Jefferson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 251F over Jefferson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.