TR 231 over Horney Branch
FairSchuyler County, Illinois · 3.0 W of Rushville · Structure no. 085450600000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 231 over Horney Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 231 over Horney Branch in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 109 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 231 over Horney Branch built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is TR 231 over Horney Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 231 over Horney Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 231 over Horney Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 231 over Horney Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.