TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N Kewanee · Structure no. 037314400000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 285 over Mud Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.