US Bridges

TR 284 over FAI 72

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.5MI E I72/BUS I72 · Structure no. 069005000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 284 over FAI 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 284 over FAI 72 in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesTR 284
CrossesFAI 72
Location2.5MI E I72/BUS I72
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73809, -90.12631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 284 over FAI 72 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 284 over FAI 72 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 284 over FAI 72 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 284 over FAI 72?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 284 over FAI 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.