Tr 297 over Edwards River
Henry County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 297 over Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 75 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 133 of the 329 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated fair (40.4%); 42 (12.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | 4.0 Mi NW Kewanee |
| NBI structure number | 037315200000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 over Drainage Ditch | 1962 | 17,900 | Fair |
| I 80 over Oat Creek | 1961 | 17,300 | Good |
| I74 & I280 over Turner Creek | 1962 | 15,000 | Fair |
| I-74 & 280 over Drainage Ditch | 1962 | 15,000 | Fair |
| I-74 over Mud Creek | 1962 | 15,000 | Good |
| I 74 over Stream | 1962 | 15,000 | Fair |
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