US Bridges

TR 281 over East Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 3 1/2 MI W of De Pue · Structure no. 006431400000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 281 over East Bureau Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 281 over East Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 281
CrossesEast Bureau Creek
Location3 1/2 MI W of De Pue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.33491, -89.38205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 281 over East Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 281 over East 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 281 over East Bureau Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 281 over East Bureau Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 281 over East Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.