US Bridges

TR 220 over Little Beaver CR

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 2 MI SE of ST Anne · Structure no. 046330500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 220 over Little Beaver CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 220 over Little Beaver CR in Kankakee 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 220
CrossesLittle Beaver CR
Location2 MI SE of ST Anne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.01336, -87.67486
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2012)
Projected traffic77 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 220 over Little Beaver CR built?

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

What condition is TR 220 over Little Beaver CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 220 over Little Beaver CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 220 over Little Beaver CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 220 over Little Beaver CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.