TR 253 over Locust Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · NW 1/4 SEC19 T3S R2W · Structure no. 095316500000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 253 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 253 over Locust Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 253 over Locust Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 253 over Locust 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 253 over Locust Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 253 over Locust Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 253 over Locust Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.