TR 243 over Big Negro CR
GoodWarren County, Illinois · SW Sec 12 T8N R3W · Structure no. 094500700000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 243 over Big Negro CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 243 over Big Negro CR in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 243 over Big Negro CR built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 243 over Big Negro CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR 243 over Big Negro CR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 243 over Big Negro CR?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 243 over Big Negro CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.