US Bridges

TR 300 over I-74

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · W of Tilton · Structure no. 092012800000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 300 over I-74 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying TR 300 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesTR 300
CrossesI-74
LocationW of Tilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.10503, -87.67256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 300 over I-74 built?

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

What condition is TR 300 over I-74 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 300 over I-74 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 300 over I-74?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 300 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.