TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Elvaston · Structure no. 034581500000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 243 over Trib of W Fk Bear CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.