TR 22 over Opossum Creek
GoodShelby County, Illinois · 2.8 Mi. E Oconee · Structure no. 087358700000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 22 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 22 over Opossum Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 22 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 22 over Opossum 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 22 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 22 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 22 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.