TR 255 over Drainage Canal
FairAdams County, Illinois · 3.1 MI Nnw Quincy · Structure no. 001327400000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 255 over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 255 over Drainage Canal in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 255 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 255 over Drainage Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 255 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 255 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 255 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.