TR 298 over Edwards River
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 7.5 MI SE Cambridge · Structure no. 037315400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 298 over Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 298 over Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 298 over Edwards River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 298 over Edwards River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR 298 over Edwards River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is TR 298 over Edwards River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 298 over Edwards River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.