US Bridges

Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · WLINENW1/4 4 T9NR7E · Structure no. 072500800000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Road - TR 224
CrossesFargo Run
LocationWLINENW1/4 4 T9NR7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.79389, -89.71754
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Road - TR 224 over Fargo Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.