TR 298 a over Coal Creek
GoodEdgar County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Vermilion · Structure no. 023521000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 298 a over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 298 a over Coal Creek in Edgar 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 298 a over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 298 a over Coal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 298 a over Coal Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 298 a over Coal Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 298 a over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.