TR-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · .25 MI E Savanna · Structure no. 008350300000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does TR-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is TR-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-38 (w Wacker RD over Plum River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.