US Bridges

TR 88 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 0.21 MI S TR 428 · Structure no. 034370500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 88 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying TR 88 over Little Bear Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 88
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.21 MI S TR 428
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32576, -91.2552
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 88 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 88 over Little 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 88 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 88 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 88 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.