US Bridges

TR-211 over L Vermillion River

Poor

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 35th E 350 · Structure no. 050314700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-211 over L Vermillion River is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-211 over L Vermillion River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesTR-211
CrossesL Vermillion River
LocationN 35th E 350
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44047, -89.09678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks6%
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-211 over L Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-211 over L Vermillion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does TR-211 over L Vermillion River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR-211 over L Vermillion River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR-211 over L Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.