TR 3 a over Praire Creek
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 6.3 MI N Gifford · Structure no. 010431600000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 3 a over Praire Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 3 a over Praire Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 3 a over Praire Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 3 a over Praire 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 3 a over Praire Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is TR 3 a over Praire Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 3 a over Praire Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.