TR 291 over Br Pond Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaline County, Illinois · 4.00 MI S Carrier M · Structure no. 083317900000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 291 over Br Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 291 over Br Pond Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 291 over Br Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 291 over Br Pond Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 291 over Br Pond Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is TR 291 over Br Pond Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 291 over Br Pond Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.