TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek
PoorLee County, Illinois · 0.1 Mi. N. of US 30 · Structure no. 052467300000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-279 (locust Rd) over Dry Run Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.