US Bridges

TR 237 over Indian Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 2020 E 600 N · Structure no. 053335600000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 237 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 237 over Indian Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesTR 237
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2020 E 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.71486, -88.54093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 237 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 237 over Indian Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 237 over Indian Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is TR 237 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 237 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.