US Bridges

TR 225 over Trib to Coon Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2.0 S 1 W Sheldon · Structure no. 038542700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 225 over Trib to Coon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 225 over Trib to Coon Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 225
CrossesTrib to Coon Creek
Location2.0 S 1 W Sheldon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.73236, -87.58109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 225 over Trib to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 225 over Trib to Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 225 over Trib to Coon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 225 over Trib to Coon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 225 over Trib to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.