US Bridges

TR 95 over Trib. Prairie CR

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3 MI NE of Danforth · Structure no. 038392700000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 95 over Trib. Prairie CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 95 over Trib. Prairie CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 95
CrossesTrib. Prairie CR
Location3 MI NE of Danforth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.84111, -87.9271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 95 over Trib. Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 95 over Trib. Prairie CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 95 over Trib. Prairie CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 95 over Trib. Prairie CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 95 over Trib. Prairie CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.