US Bridges

TR 327 over Lewis Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · .25 MI W Buckley · Structure no. 038305600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 327 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 327 over Lewis Creek in Iroquois 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 327
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.25 MI W Buckley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59019, -88.04559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 327 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 327 over Lewis 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does TR 327 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR 327 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 327 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.