US Bridges

TR 292 over Bronson Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 3.5 SW ST Mary · Structure no. 034540500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 292 over Bronson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 292 over Bronson Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 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, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 292
CrossesBronson Creek
Location3.5 SW ST Mary
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.32748, -90.99581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 292 over Bronson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 292 over Bronson Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 292 over Bronson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 292 over Bronson Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 292 over Bronson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.