TR 282 over Covel Creek
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · N 2501 E 1650 · Structure no. 050316900000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 282 over Covel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 282 over Covel Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 282 over Covel Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 282 over Covel Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does TR 282 over Covel Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 282 over Covel Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 282 over Covel Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.