TR 345 over Bear Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 3.25 MI E Harvel · Structure no. 011333200000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 345 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 345 over Bear Creek in Christian 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 345 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 345 over Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 345 over Bear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 345 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 345 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.