TR 300 over Bear Creek
FairGreene County, Illinois · 3.6 M N Greenfield · Structure no. 031313300000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 300 over Bear Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 300 over Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 300 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 300 over Bear 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 300 over Bear Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 300 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 300 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.