US Bridges

TR 288 over Conrail RR

Poor

Madison County, Illinois · 1.5MN E Livingston · Structure no. 060315400000000

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

TR 288 over Conrail RR is a concrete other carrying TR 288 over Conrail RR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 288
CrossesConrail RR
Location1.5MN E Livingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99012, -89.73145
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic241 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 288 over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 288 over Conrail RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 288 over Conrail RR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 288 over Conrail RR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR 288 over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.