US Bridges

TR 228 over Fountain Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3.75M W 3.25M S Milf · Structure no. 038475100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 228 over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 228 over Fountain Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 228
CrossesFountain Creek
Location3.75M W 3.25M S Milf
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.58322, -87.76623
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed—
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 Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 228 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 228 over Fountain Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 228 over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 228 over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.