US Bridges

TR 209 over Tomahawk CR

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 3550 E 615 · Structure no. 050314500000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 209 over Tomahawk CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 209 over Tomahawk CR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 209
CrossesTomahawk CR
LocationN 3550 E 615
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.44818, -89.04407
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 209 over Tomahawk CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 209 over Tomahawk CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 209 over Tomahawk CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TR 209 over Tomahawk CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 209 over Tomahawk CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.