US Bridges

TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 0.34 M N Mill Creek · Structure no. 091321600000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR285-SWEETPOTATO
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.34 M N Mill Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.35137, -89.25771
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill 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 TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR285-SWEETPOTATO over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.