TR-288 over Second Salt Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Teutopolis · Structure no. 025319100000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-288 over Second Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-288 over Second Salt Creek in Effingham 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Second Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-288 over Second 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does TR-288 over Second Salt Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR-288 over Second Salt Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-288 over Second Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.