TR 22 over Tar Ck
PoorPosted for loadMenard County, Illinois · 1.8MI NE Oakford · Structure no. 065303000000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 22 over Tar Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 22 over Tar Ck in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 14 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 22 over Tar Ck built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 22 over Tar Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 22 over Tar Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 22 over Tar Ck?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR 22 over Tar Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.