TR 291 over Kaskaskia River
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Sadorus · Structure no. 010401800000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 291 over Kaskaskia River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 291 over Kaskaskia River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 291 over Kaskaskia River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 291 over Kaskaskia River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 291 over Kaskaskia River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 291 over Kaskaskia River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 291 over Kaskaskia River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.