US Bridges

TR 202 over Bluegrass Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Raymond · Structure no. 068503000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 202 over Bluegrass Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 202 over Bluegrass Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 202
CrossesBluegrass Creek
Location3 MI SE Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.30133, -89.51158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 202 over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 202 over Bluegrass 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 202 over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 202 over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 202 over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.