TR 279A over Little Saline River
GoodSaline County, Illinois · 3 MI S Carrier Mills · Structure no. 083316600000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 279A over Little Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 279A over Little Saline River in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 279A over Little Saline River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 279A over Little Saline River 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does TR 279A over Little Saline River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 279A over Little Saline River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 279A over Little Saline River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.