US Bridges

TR 212 over Short Point CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Heyworth · Structure no. 057552400000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 212 over Short Point CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 212 over Short Point CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 212
CrossesShort Point CR
Location1.5 MI SW Heyworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3003, -88.99736
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 212 over Short Point CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 212 over Short Point 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 212 over Short Point CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR 212 over Short Point CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 212 over Short Point CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.