TR 397 over Baum Creek
FairVermilion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Jamaica · Structure no. 092345100000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 397 over Baum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 397 over Baum Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 397 over Baum Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 397 over Baum Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 397 over Baum Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 397 over Baum Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 397 over Baum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.