TR 256 over Indian CR
PoorMorgan County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Yatesville · Structure no. 069317000000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 256 over Indian CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 256 over Indian CR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 256 over Indian CR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 256 over Indian CR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 256 over Indian CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 256 over Indian CR?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 256 over Indian CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.