TR-53 over Wolf Creek
GoodJasper County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Hidalgo · Structure no. 040317400000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-53 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-53 over Wolf Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-53 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-53 over Wolf 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR-53 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR-53 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-53 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.