TR 26 over Indian Creek
PoorCass County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Arenzville · Structure no. 009341000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 26 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 26 over Indian Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 26 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 26 over Indian Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 26 over Indian Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is TR 26 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns TR 26 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.