US Bridges

TR-227 over Norfork-Southern RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041992700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-227 over Norfork-Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-227 over Norfork-Southern RR in Jefferson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-227
CrossesNorfork-Southern RR
Location0.5 MI N Mt Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.35172, -88.90684
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-227 over Norfork-Southern RR built?

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

What condition is TR-227 over Norfork-Southern RR 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does TR-227 over Norfork-Southern RR carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR-227 over Norfork-Southern RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-227 over Norfork-Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.