TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51
FairUnion County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S Dongola · Structure no. 091004600000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51 in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 287 Swan Pond R over FAI 57 & US 51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.