US Bridges

TR 217 over Jordon Creek Branch

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 3.3 MI SE Shelbyvill · Structure no. 087340100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 217 over Jordon Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 217 over Jordon Creek Branch in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 217
CrossesJordon Creek Branch
Location3.3 MI SE Shelbyvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.37592, -88.73791
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 217 over Jordon Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 217 over Jordon Creek Branch 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 217 over Jordon Creek Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 217 over Jordon Creek Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 217 over Jordon Creek Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.