TR 98 over Blackford Slough
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 5 MI Nne Fisher · Structure no. 010415800000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 98 over Blackford Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 98 over Blackford Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 98 over Blackford Slough built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 98 over Blackford Slough 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does TR 98 over Blackford Slough carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 98 over Blackford Slough?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 98 over Blackford Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.