US Bridges

TR 285 over Little Vermillion R

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 30th E 410 · Structure no. 050317200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 285 over Little Vermillion R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 285 over Little Vermillion R in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 285
CrossesLittle Vermillion R
LocationN 30th E 410
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.36759, -89.08432
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 285 over Little Vermillion R built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is TR 285 over Little Vermillion R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 285 over Little Vermillion R carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 285 over Little Vermillion R?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 285 over Little Vermillion R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.