TR 262 over Edwards River
GoodMercer County, Illinois · SE-29-T15NR1W · Structure no. 066511400000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 262 over Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 262 over Edwards River in Mercer 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 262 over Edwards River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 262 over Edwards River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 262 over Edwards River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 262 over Edwards River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 262 over Edwards River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.