TR 297 over Butler Branch
FairVermilion County, Illinois · 2.6 MI N of Catlin · Structure no. 092337300000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 297 over Butler Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 297 over Butler Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 297 over Butler Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 297 over Butler Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 297 over Butler Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 297 over Butler Branch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 297 over Butler Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.