US Bridges

TR 238 E 14th over Indian Creek

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · E14th N4440th · Structure no. 050348200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 238 E 14th over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 238 E 14th over Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 238 E 14th
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationE14th N4440th
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.57603, -88.89477
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 238 E 14th over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 238 E 14th over Indian Creek 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 238 E 14th over Indian Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR 238 E 14th over Indian Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 238 E 14th over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.