TR 397 over Baum Branch
GoodVermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Jamaica · Structure no. 092348600000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 397 over Baum Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 397 over Baum Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 397 over Baum Branch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 397 over Baum Branch 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does TR 397 over Baum Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 397 over Baum Branch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 397 over Baum Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.