TR 285 over Honey Crk.
PoorPosted for loadMacoupin County, Illinois · 3E 4S Carlinville · Structure no. 059315200000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 285 over Honey Crk. is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 285 over Honey Crk. in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 285 over Honey Crk. built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 285 over Honey Crk. 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 285 over Honey Crk. carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is TR 285 over Honey Crk.?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR 285 over Honey Crk.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.