TR 283 over Galum Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · 3 MI Ese Denmark · Structure no. 073315400000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 283 over Galum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 283 over Galum Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 283 over Galum Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 283 over Galum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 283 over Galum Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is TR 283 over Galum Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 283 over Galum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.