US Bridges

TR 215 over Wildcat CR

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · NW-9-T13NR4W · Structure no. 066441400000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 215 over Wildcat CR is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 215 over Wildcat CR in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 215
CrossesWildcat CR
LocationNW-9-T13NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.14415, -90.85592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 215 over Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 215 over Wildcat CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 215 over Wildcat CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 215 over Wildcat CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 215 over Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.