US Bridges

TR 208 over Waterway

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 190 N 2300 E · Structure no. 053550100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 208 over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 208 over Waterway in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 208
CrossesWaterway
Location190 N 2300 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.64533, -88.47857
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks42%
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 208 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 208 over Waterway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does TR 208 over Waterway carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is TR 208 over Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 208 over Waterway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.