US Bridges

TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 7 MI SW of Homer · Structure no. 010420100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 304
CrossesLittle Vermilion Riv
Location7 MI SW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.96673, -88.00978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 304 over Little Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.