TR Route 98 over Cache River
FairPulaski County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S Perks · Structure no. 077308000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR Route 98 over Cache River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR Route 98 over Cache River in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 Route 98 over Cache River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR Route 98 over Cache River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR Route 98 over Cache River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is TR Route 98 over Cache River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR Route 98 over Cache River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.