TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch
FairCalhoun County, Illinois · 1 Mi. S. Batchtown · Structure no. 007305200000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 73 over Madison Creek Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.