TR 70 over Grasshopper Creek
GoodJohnson County, Illinois · 1 MI NE Buncombe · Structure no. 044310800000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 70 over Grasshopper Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 70 over Grasshopper Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 70 over Grasshopper Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 70 over Grasshopper 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does TR 70 over Grasshopper Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 70 over Grasshopper Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 70 over Grasshopper Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.