US Bridges

TR 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S Lincoln TR · Structure no. 058502100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 215(ELWIN Rd)
CrossesStream
Location1.8 MI S Lincoln TR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.77949, -89.11081
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 215(ELWIN Rd) over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.