TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R
GoodClark County, Illinois · 4.1M SW Martinsville · Structure no. 012325500000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 281 over N Fork Embarrass R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.