TR-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek
PoorWashington County, Illinois · 3.0M NW Oakdale · Structure no. 095315000000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does TR-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns TR-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.