TR 258 over Lake Fork
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 2MI NW Pana · Structure no. 011320300000000
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 258 over Lake Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 258 over Lake Fork in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1898, so it is 127 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 258 over Lake Fork built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 258 over Lake Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 258 over Lake Fork carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 258 over Lake Fork?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR 258 over Lake Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.