TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 1.0 MI NE Troy · Structure no. 060333900000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 281 Lower Marin over Wendell Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.