US Bridges

TR 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 2 MI E Pulleys Mill · Structure no. 100304700000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 276
CrossesCliftycr-Lk of Egypt
Location2 MI E Pulleys Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.59932, -88.94749
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 276 over Cliftycr-Lk of Egypt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.