TR 56 over Ten Mile Creek
PoorDe Witt County, Illinois · 2.2 MI NE of Kenny · Structure no. 020315000000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 56 over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 56 over Ten Mile Creek in De Witt 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 56 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 56 over Ten Mile 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 56 over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 56 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 56 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.