US Bridges

TR 215 over Red River

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 1925 East 700 North · Structure no. 102311300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 215 over Red River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying TR 215 over Red River in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 215
CrossesRed River
Location1925 East 700 North
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.69173, -89.17018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 215 over Red River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 215 over Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 215 over Red River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 215 over Red River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 215 over Red River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.