TR 256 over Long Branch
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 4 MI W Assumption · Structure no. 011338300000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 256 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 256 over Long Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 256 over Long Branch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 256 over Long Branch 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does TR 256 over Long Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 256 over Long Branch?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 256 over Long Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.