US Bridges

TR 292 over Beaver CR

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · .5 MI N Papineau · Structure no. 038503500000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 292 over Beaver CR is a concrete slab carrying TR 292 over Beaver CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 292
CrossesBeaver CR
Location.5 MI N Papineau
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.97707, -87.71281
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 292 over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 292 over Beaver CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 292 over Beaver CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 292 over Beaver CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 292 over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.