US Bridges

TR 286 over Little Beaver Creek

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Iroquois County, Illinois · 1.75 MI S of St.Anne · Structure no. 038503900000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 286 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 286 over Little Beaver Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 286
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1.75 MI S of St.Anne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99719, -87.72264
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 286 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 286 over Little Beaver Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does TR 286 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is TR 286 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 286 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.