US Bridges

TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 4.4 MI S US 52 · Structure no. 038463300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 290
CrossesTrib Iroqois River
Location4.4 MI S US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82701, -87.71106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 290 over Trib Iroqois River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.