US Bridges

TR 212 over Cypress Ck

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Union County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E I-57 · Structure no. 091311500000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 212 over Cypress Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 212 over Cypress Ck in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 212
CrossesCypress Ck
Location2.5 MI E I-57
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.41159, -89.10829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 212 over Cypress Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 212 over Cypress Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 212 over Cypress Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 212 over Cypress Ck?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 212 over Cypress Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.