TR 302 over Grape Creek
PoorPosted for loadVermilion County, Illinois · City of Tilton- SW · Structure no. 092327400000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 302 over Grape Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 302 over Grape Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 302 over Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 302 over Grape 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 302 over Grape Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 302 over Grape Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 302 over Grape Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.