US Bridges

TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 3.53 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 057012300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 296
CrossesI-74/SE of Bloomngtn
Location3.53 MI E of US 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.4146, -88.93216
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 296 over I-74/SE of Bloomngtn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.