TR 344 over Beaver Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Beaverville · Structure no. 038340100000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 344 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 344 over Beaver Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 344 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 344 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 344 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is TR 344 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 344 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.