TR 279 over Opossum Creek
GoodColes County, Illinois · 1 MI E Fox Ridge Prk · Structure no. 015329800000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 279 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 279 over Opossum Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,046 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 279 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 279 over Opossum Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 279 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 279 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 279 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.