TR 259 over Brush Creek
GoodKnox County, Illinois · SW-24-T10NR1E · Structure no. 048327200000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 259 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 259 over Brush Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 259 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 259 over Brush 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 259 over Brush Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 259 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 259 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.