TR 87A over Metz Creek
FairCalhoun County, Illinois · 0.5 W. Brussels · Structure no. 007305600000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 87A over Metz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 87A over Metz Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 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 87A over Metz Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 87A over Metz 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 87A over Metz Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 87A over Metz Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 87A over Metz Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.