US Bridges

TR 228 over Trib Fountain Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · T24N R12W 2nd Pm · Structure no. 038444200000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 228 over Trib Fountain Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 228 over Trib Fountain Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 228
CrossesTrib Fountain Creek
LocationT24N R12W 2nd Pm
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56221, -87.76555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 228 over Trib Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 228 over Trib Fountain Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does TR 228 over Trib Fountain Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 228 over Trib Fountain Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 228 over Trib Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.