TR-112 over Raccoon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFayette County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Vandalia · Structure no. 026307200000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-112 over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-112 over Raccoon Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-112 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-112 over Raccoon 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR-112 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-112 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR-112 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.