TR-297B over Two Mile Slough
PoorPosted for loadChampaign County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Pesotum · Structure no. 010014400000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-297B over Two Mile Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-297B over Two Mile Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-297B over Two Mile Slough built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-297B over Two Mile Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does TR-297B over Two Mile Slough carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR-297B over Two Mile Slough?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR-297B over Two Mile Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.