TR 215 over Spoon River
FairKnox County, Illinois · CTR-24-T11NR3E · Structure no. 048329300000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 215 over Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 215 over Spoon River in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 215 over Spoon River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 215 over Spoon River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 215 over Spoon River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is TR 215 over Spoon River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 215 over Spoon River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.