TR 297 over Clear Creek
GoodEdgar County, Illinois · 6.1 MI S of Paris · Structure no. 023532600000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 297 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 297 over Clear Creek in Edgar 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 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 297 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 297 over Clear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 297 over Clear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 297 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 297 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.