US Bridges

TR 245 over Robinson Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 3.6 M SW Shelbyville · Structure no. 087353500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 245 over Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 245 over Robinson Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 245
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location3.6 M SW Shelbyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.37593, -88.84486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 245 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 245 over Robinson 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 2021.

How much traffic does TR 245 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 245 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 245 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.