TR 46 over Chaney Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Hamilton · Structure no. 034460200000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 46 over Chaney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 46 over Chaney Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 46 over Chaney Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 46 over Chaney 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does TR 46 over Chaney Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 46 over Chaney Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 46 over Chaney Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.