TR 13 over Dearcy Creek
FairJersey County, Illinois · 2.0 M N E of Kane · Structure no. 042309500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 13 over Dearcy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 13 over Dearcy Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 13 over Dearcy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 13 over Dearcy 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does TR 13 over Dearcy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 13 over Dearcy Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 13 over Dearcy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.