TR-40 over Orchard Creek
GoodAlexander County, Illinois · NE1/4 SEC27 T15S R3W · Structure no. 002310100000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-40 over Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-40 over Orchard Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-40 over Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-40 over Orchard Creek 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-40 over Orchard Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR-40 over Orchard Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-40 over Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.