US Bridges

TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Illinois · 1 MI E Lake Fork · Structure no. 054511000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib is a concrete slab carrying TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 212
CrossesLake Fork Ck Trib
Location1 MI E Lake Fork
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.96464, -89.32992
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 212 over Lake Fork Ck Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.