TR 268 over Pope CR
GoodMercer County, Illinois · S.CTR-21-T14NR1W · Structure no. 066461500000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 268 over Pope CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 268 over Pope CR in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 268 over Pope CR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 268 over Pope CR 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does TR 268 over Pope CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is TR 268 over Pope CR?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 268 over Pope CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.