US Bridges

TR 87(FORD Co) over Spring Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1 Mi. E. of Loda · Structure no. 038435100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 87(FORD Co) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 87(FORD Co) over Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 87(FORD Co)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 Mi. E. of Loda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.48824, -88.05194
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2046
Trucks22%
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 87(FORD Co) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 87(FORD Co) over Spring 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 87(FORD Co) over Spring Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 87(FORD Co) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 87(FORD Co) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.