TR-288 over First Salt Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · NE Corner Teutopolis · Structure no. 025313000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-288 over First Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR-288 over First Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-288 over First Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-288 over First Salt Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR-288 over First Salt Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-288 over First Salt Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-288 over First Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.