US Bridges

TR 269 over Br of Spring Ck

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2MI S Thawville · Structure no. 038304700000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 269 over Br of Spring Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 269 over Br of Spring Ck in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 269
CrossesBr of Spring Ck
Location2MI S Thawville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64785, -88.10959
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks80%
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 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 269 over Br of Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 269 over Br of Spring Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 269 over Br of Spring Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is TR 269 over Br of Spring Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 269 over Br of Spring Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.