TR 79 over Goose Creek
GoodHardin County, Illinois · 0.13 MI W of TR 28 · Structure no. 035305000000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 79 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 79 over Goose Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 79 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 79 over Goose 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 79 over Goose Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 79 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 79 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.