US Bridges

TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 4.5 S 1 MI E Mt Plsk · Structure no. 054512100000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 240
CrossesLake Fork Ck
Location4.5 S 1 MI E Mt Plsk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.94427, -89.26821
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 240 over Lake Fork Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.