TR 281 over FAI 180
FairBureau County, Illinois · 1.4 MI N Ill 26 · Structure no. 006012600000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 281 over FAI 180 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 281 over FAI 180 in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 281 over FAI 180 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 281 over FAI 180 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 281 over FAI 180 carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 281 over FAI 180?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns TR 281 over FAI 180?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.