TR 78 over Raccoon Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Vandalia · Structure no. 026347800000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 78 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 78 over Raccoon Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 78 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 78 over Raccoon 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 78 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 78 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 78 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.