US Bridges

TR-106 over Big Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Delafield · Structure no. 033319800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-106 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-106 over Big Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-106
CrossesBig Creek
Location2 MI NW Delafield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.15978, -88.62994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-106 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-106 over Big 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR-106 over Big Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-106 over Big Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-106 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.