US Bridges

TR 254 over E Br Panther CR

Good

Woodford County, Illinois · 3.7 MI SE Panola · Structure no. 102310800000000

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 254 over E Br Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 254 over E Br Panther CR in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 130 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 254
CrossesE Br Panther CR
Location3.7 MI SE Panola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.76764, -88.94873
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 254 over E Br Panther CR built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is TR 254 over E Br Panther 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 254 over E Br Panther CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 254 over E Br Panther CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 254 over E Br Panther CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.