US Bridges

TR 250 over I-74

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · S of Hillery · Structure no. 092012600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 250 over I-74 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying TR 250 over I-74 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 250
CrossesI-74
LocationS of Hillery
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11773, -87.69774
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 250 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 250 over I-74 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 250 over I-74 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 250 over I-74?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 250 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.