US Bridges

TR-288 over FAI-70

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 3.6 MI E US-45 Int · Structure no. 025006400000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-288 over FAI-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-288 over FAI-70 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-288
CrossesFAI-70
Location3.6 MI E US-45 Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.15539, -88.4674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-288 over FAI-70 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-288 over FAI-70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does TR-288 over FAI-70 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-288 over FAI-70?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-288 over FAI-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.