TR 217 over Spring CR
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 2 MI E Onarga · Structure no. 038492700000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 217 over Spring CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 217 over Spring CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 217 over Spring CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 217 over Spring 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 217 over Spring CR carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 217 over Spring CR?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 217 over Spring CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.