TR-216 over Vermilion Creek
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Salem · Structure no. 061310700000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-216 over Vermilion Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-216 over Vermilion Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-216 over Vermilion Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-216 over Vermilion Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-216 over Vermilion Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR-216 over Vermilion Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR-216 over Vermilion Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.