US Bridges

TR 209 over Clear Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 4.0 S of Dawson · Structure no. 084352000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 209 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 209 over Clear Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 209
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.0 S of Dawson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.79247, -89.48251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 TR 209 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 209 over Clear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 209 over Clear Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 209 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 209 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.