US Bridges

TR 213I over Stream

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 1.3 MI SW Tower Hill · Structure no. 087503000000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 213I over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying TR 213I over Stream in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 213I
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI SW Tower Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.38302, -88.98436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 213I over Stream built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 213I over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 213I over Stream carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 213I over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 213I over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.