TR 197 over Archer Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E TR 140 · Structure no. 084351600000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 197 over Archer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 197 over Archer Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 197 over Archer Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 197 over Archer 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 197 over Archer Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 197 over Archer Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 197 over Archer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.