US Bridges

TR 44A over Trib Langan Creek

Poor

Iroquois County, Illinois · 5MI W Clifton N .25 · Structure no. 038480800000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 44A over Trib Langan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 44A over Trib Langan Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 44A
CrossesTrib Langan Creek
Location5MI W Clifton N .25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.93683, -88.03508
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks34%
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 44A over Trib Langan Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 44A over Trib Langan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 44A over Trib Langan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is TR 44A over Trib Langan Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 44A over Trib Langan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.