US Bridges

TR 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · .5 MI SE Argenta · Structure no. 058009200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72 in Macon 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 270(CEMETERY RD
CrossesI-72
Location.5 MI SE Argenta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.9754, -88.80351
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 270(CEMETERY RD over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.