TR 225 over Spring Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLaSalle County, Illinois · N 34th E 090 · Structure no. 050315400000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 225 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 225 over Spring Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 225 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 225 over Spring Creek 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does TR 225 over Spring Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 225 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 225 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.