TR 282A over Lake Fork
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 3 MI N Pana · Structure no. 011322900000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 282A over Lake Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 282A over Lake Fork in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 282A over Lake Fork built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 282A 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 282A over Lake Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 282A over Lake Fork?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 282A over Lake Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.