TR 285 over Opposum Creek
PoorClosed to trafficShelby County, Illinois · 3 MI NW of Oconee · Structure no. 087327900000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 285 over Opposum Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 285 over Opposum Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 285 over Opposum Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 285 over Opposum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 285 over Opposum Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 285 over Opposum Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 285 over Opposum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.