TR 72 over Little Bear Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 5 MI SW of Basco · Structure no. 034582000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 72 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 72 over Little Bear Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 72 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 72 over Little Bear 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 72 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 72 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 72 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.