US Bridges

TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24

Good

Johnson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of Ill. 37 · Structure no. 044003300000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24 in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2046. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 15 Eagle Pt Bay
CrossesInterstate 24
Location0.5 MI E of Ill. 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.57985, -88.96444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,208 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 15 Eagle Pt Bay over Interstate 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.