TR 275 over Embarras River
PoorPosted for loadColes County, Illinois · 3 MI NW Ashmore · Structure no. 015316500000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 275 over Embarras River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 275 over Embarras River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 275 over Embarras River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 275 over Embarras River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 275 over Embarras River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 275 over Embarras River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR 275 over Embarras River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.