TR 59 over Prairie Creek
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 1.25 MI W Lerable · Structure no. 038323600000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 59 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 59 over Prairie Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 59 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 59 over Prairie 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does TR 59 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is TR 59 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 59 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.