US Bridges

TR 274 over Br of Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 5 Mi. E. of Tiskilwa · Structure no. 006400600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 274 over Br of Bureau Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 274 over Br of Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 274
CrossesBr of Bureau Creek
Location5 Mi. E. of Tiskilwa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.31223, -89.4065
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 274 over Br of Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 274 over Br of Bureau Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 274 over Br of Bureau Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 274 over Br of Bureau Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 274 over Br of Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.