US Bridges

TR 223 over W Br Little Wabash R

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 2.9 MI NE Strasburg · Structure no. 087341400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 223 over W Br Little Wabash R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 223 over W Br Little Wabash R in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 223
CrossesW Br Little Wabash R
Location2.9 MI NE Strasburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36033, -88.56896
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 223 over W Br Little Wabash R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 223 over W Br Little Wabash R 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 223 over W Br Little Wabash R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 223 over W Br Little Wabash R?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 223 over W Br Little Wabash R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.