US Bridges

TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.3 MI NW Capitol Airport · Structure no. 084363800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 212
CrossesSangamon Valley Trail
Location2.3 MI NW Capitol Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.88407, -89.70772
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 212 over Sangamon Valley Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.