TR 257 over TR Ewingcreek
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · SE Akin · Structure no. 028325900000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 257 over TR Ewingcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 257 over TR Ewingcreek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 257 over TR Ewingcreek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 257 over TR Ewingcreek 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does TR 257 over TR Ewingcreek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is TR 257 over TR Ewingcreek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 257 over TR Ewingcreek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.