TR 280 a over Birch Creek
GoodCumberland County, Illinois · 1.6 MI SE Vevay Park · Structure no. 018317100000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 280 a over Birch Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 280 a over Birch Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 280 a over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 280 a over Birch 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does TR 280 a over Birch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 280 a over Birch Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 280 a over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.