Tr-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek
Washington County, Illinois · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr-239 over Br of Elkhorn Creek in Washington County, Illinois, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 14 of the 234 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated poor (6.0%); 14 (6.0%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 3.0M NW Oakdale |
| NBI structure number | 095315000000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fai 64 EB over Kaskaskia River | 1971 | 15,500 | Fair |
| Fai 64 WB over Kaskaskia River | 1971 | 15,500 | Fair |
| Fai 64 EB over Kaskaskia R Overflow | 1969 | 15,500 | Good |
| Fai 64 WB over Kaskaskia R Overflow | 1969 | 15,500 | Good |
| Fai 64 WB over Plum Creek | 1969 | 15,500 | Fair |
| Fai 64 EB over Plum Creek | 1969 | 15,500 | Fair |
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