TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt
GoodWayne County, Illinois · 2 MI S Mt Erie · Structure no. 096336200000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 116 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-249 over Trib Elm Riv Drn Dt?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.