TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain
GoodHamilton County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Belle Prai · Structure no. 033320900000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-298 over Auxier Creek Drain?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.