US Bridges

TR 82 Deer Ridge R over Interstate 24

Fair

Johnson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Ill 37 · Structure no. 044003400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 82 Deer Ridge R over Interstate 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 82 Deer Ridge R 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2046. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTR 82 Deer Ridge R
CrossesInterstate 24
Location2.5 MI E of Ill 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.55566, -88.94312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic289 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 82 Deer Ridge R over Interstate 24 built?

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

What condition is TR 82 Deer Ridge R over Interstate 24 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 82 Deer Ridge R over Interstate 24 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 82 Deer Ridge R over Interstate 24?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 82 Deer Ridge R over Interstate 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.