US Bridges

TR 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Beaucoup · Structure no. 095324000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 202/ARIZONA RD
CrossesBr.Of Middle Creek
Location2 MI NE of Beaucoup
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37407, -89.27498
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 202/ARIZONA RD over Br.Of Middle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.