TR-253 over Big Slough Creek
GoodLawrence County, Illinois · 2 MI NW ST Francisvl · Structure no. 051325100000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-253 over Big Slough Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-253 over Big Slough Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-253 over Big Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-253 over Big Slough 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-253 over Big Slough Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-253 over Big Slough Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-253 over Big Slough Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.