TR 212 over Porterfield Creek
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE of Dongola · Structure no. 091318500000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 212 over Porterfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 212 over Porterfield Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 212 over Porterfield Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 212 over Porterfield 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does TR 212 over Porterfield Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 212 over Porterfield Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 212 over Porterfield Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.