TR 296 over I-74
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · .5 MI E of ST Joseph · Structure no. 010018200000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 296 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 296 over I-74 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 296 over I-74 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is TR 296 over I-74 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 296 over I-74 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 296 over I-74?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns TR 296 over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.