TR 270 over Br of Oat Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Illinois · 6.0 MI SW Atkinson · Structure no. 037313900000000
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 270 over Br of Oat Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 270 over Br of Oat Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 270 over Br of Oat Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 270 over Br of Oat Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 270 over Br of Oat Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is TR 270 over Br of Oat Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 270 over Br of Oat Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.