TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 2 M S Assumption · Structure no. 011342000000000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 243 over Lake Fork Drainage?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.