TR-532 over Puncheon Creek
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Bluford · Structure no. 041362300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-532 over Puncheon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-532 over Puncheon Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-532 over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-532 over Puncheon Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-532 over Puncheon Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR-532 over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-532 over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.