TR 40 over Little Bear Creek
GoodHancock County, Illinois · 3.5 SE Warsaw · Structure no. 034580900000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 40 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 40 over Little Bear Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 40 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 40 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does TR 40 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is TR 40 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 40 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.