TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek
PoorSangamon County, Illinois · 1.0 W of Riddle Hill · Structure no. 084351500000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 197 10.25 S over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.