TR 201 over Bear Creek
FairMacoupin County, Illinois · 3.3MI NW Carlinville · Structure no. 059342400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 201 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 201 over Bear Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 201 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 201 over Bear Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 201 over Bear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 201 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 201 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.