TR 87 over South Fork Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 4 MI E Golden · Structure no. 001339400000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 87 over South Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 87 over South Fork Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 87 over South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 87 over South Fork 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 87 over South Fork Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 87 over South Fork Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 87 over South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.