TR 117 over Bear Creek
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 3.2 MI NE of Arthur · Structure no. 021454500000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 117 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 117 over Bear Creek in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 117 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 117 over Bear 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does TR 117 over Bear Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 117 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 117 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.