US Bridges

TR 304 over I-72

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 1.6M W Il 107 Intchg · Structure no. 075011000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 304 over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 304 over I-72 in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesTR 304
CrossesI-72
Location1.6M W Il 107 Intchg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67172, -90.80005
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 304 over I-72 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 304 over I-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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 304 over I-72 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 304 over I-72?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 304 over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.