US Bridges

TR 297 B over I-57

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Pesotum · Structure no. 010014500000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 297 B over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 297 B over I-57 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 297 B
CrossesI-57
Location1 MI W of Pesotum
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.91555, -88.29366
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$933,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 297 B over I-57 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is TR 297 B over I-57 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 297 B over I-57 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 297 B over I-57?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 297 B over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.