US Bridges

TR 208 over Spring CR

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 5 MI S of Momence · Structure no. 046335500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 208 over Spring CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 208 over Spring CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 208
CrossesSpring CR
Location5 MI S of Momence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09999, -87.68579
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 208 over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 208 over Spring 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does TR 208 over Spring CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 208 over Spring CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 208 over Spring CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.