US Bridges

TR 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW of Catlin · Structure no. 092501400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R is a concrete culvert carrying TR 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 297
CrossesTrib Salt Fk Verm R
Location2.5 MI NW of Catlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.10255, -87.72111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R 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 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns TR 297 over Trib Salt Fk Verm R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.