TR 231 over Newton Branch
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Mt Erie · Structure no. 096335200000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 231 over Newton Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 231 over Newton Branch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 231 over Newton Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 231 over Newton Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 231 over Newton Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 231 over Newton Branch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 231 over Newton Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.