TR 242 over Mud CR
PoorClosed to trafficIroquois County, Illinois · 5 MI SW Milford · Structure no. 038473400000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 242 over Mud CR is a concrete other carrying TR 242 over Mud CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 242 over Mud CR built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 242 over Mud CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 242 over Mud CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 242 over Mud CR?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 242 over Mud CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.