TR 235 over I-74
FairKnox County, Illinois · 8 MI E of Knoxville · Structure no. 048005000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 235 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 235 over I-74 in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 235 over I-74 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 235 over I-74 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 235 over I-74 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 235 over I-74?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 235 over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.