TR-229 over Elm River
GoodWayne County, Illinois · 3.5 Mi. SW Mt. Erie · Structure no. 096346800000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-229 over Elm River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-229 over Elm River in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-229 over Elm River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-229 over Elm River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-229 over Elm River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR-229 over Elm River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-229 over Elm River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.