US Bridges

TR 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R.

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Ill 34 · Structure no. 083323100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R. in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 225
CrossesMid. Fk. Saline R.
Location2.5 MI E Ill 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.70924, -88.49243
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R.?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 225 over Mid. Fk. Saline R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.