FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 250

Carrying TR 250 over BAY CR TRIB

1.5 M SW NEWSALEM, Pike, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 250

The TR 250 bridge in Pike, Illinois carries TR 250 over BAY CR TRIB. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.2 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TR 250 compares

▼ 12.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Illinois bridges
338
Bridges in Pike · 33 in Poor condition
TR 250 22.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.1
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.2 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
075331100000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

TR 250 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TR 250 against other structures in Pike and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TR 250?

TR 250 in Pike, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 250 inspected?

TR 250's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 250 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 250?

TR 250 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 250?

TR 250 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 250 and does age affect safety?

TR 250 was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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