US Bridges

TR 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 5 N of Pana · Structure no. 011501000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main is a steel culvert carrying TR 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 255
CrossesUnion DR Dis #3 Main
Location5 N of Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.465, -89.09578
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main 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 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 255 over Union DR Dis #3 Main?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.