US Bridges

TR 214 over Egg Bag CR

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 12th N 1430 · Structure no. 050500900000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 214 over Egg Bag CR is a steel culvert carrying TR 214 over Egg Bag CR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 214
CrossesEgg Bag CR
LocationE 12th N 1430
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.13812, -88.93154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 214 over Egg Bag CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 214 over Egg Bag CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 214 over Egg Bag CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 214 over Egg Bag CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 214 over Egg Bag CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.