TR 288 over Salt Creek
FairLogan County, Illinois · 2.0 MI W Chestnut · Structure no. 054400400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 288 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 288 over Salt Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 288 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 288 over Salt 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 288 over Salt Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 288 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 288 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.