TR 243 over Richland Creek Trib
GoodShelby County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. W Strasburg · Structure no. 087358400000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 243 over Richland Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 243 over Richland Creek Trib in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 152 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 243 over Richland Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 243 over Richland Creek Trib 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 243 over Richland Creek Trib carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 243 over Richland Creek Trib?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 243 over Richland Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.