US Bridges

TR 228 over Unnamed Trib

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1.25 MI S. Ch 10 · Structure no. 038444300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 228 over Unnamed Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 228 over Unnamed Trib in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 228
CrossesUnnamed Trib
Location1.25 MI S. Ch 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.541, -87.76488
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks36%
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 Unnamed Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 228 over Unnamed Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 228 over Unnamed Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 228 over Unnamed Trib?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 228 over Unnamed Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.