US Bridges

TR 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 2MI NE Pana · Structure no. 011323900000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 295
CrossesS. Fork Lake Fork
Location2MI NE Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.41912, -89.05057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 295 over S. Fork Lake Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.