TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadIroquois County, Illinois · 5.01 M SW of Ill 1 · Structure no. 038011200000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 284 (old Rt 1) over Br Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.