TR 8 over Little Silver Creek
GoodBond County, Illinois · 2.5M W Old Ripley · Structure no. 003361200000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 8 over Little Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 8 over Little Silver Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 8 over Little Silver Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 8 over Little Silver 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does TR 8 over Little Silver Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 8 over Little Silver Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 8 over Little Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.