TR 1 over Fountain CR
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N East Lynn · Structure no. 092327700000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 1 over Fountain CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 1 over Fountain CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1 over Fountain CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 1 over Fountain CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR 1 over Fountain CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 1 over Fountain CR?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 1 over Fountain CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.