TR 296 over Ewing Ck
FairFranklin County, Illinois · South of Parrish · Structure no. 028326500000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 296 over Ewing Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 296 over Ewing Ck in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 296 over Ewing Ck built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is TR 296 over Ewing Ck 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 296 over Ewing Ck carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 296 over Ewing Ck?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 296 over Ewing Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.