TR 125 over Gar Creek
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 3 MI SW of Kankakee · Structure no. 046329400000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 125 over Gar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 125 over Gar Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 125 over Gar Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 125 over Gar 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 125 over Gar Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 125 over Gar Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 125 over Gar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.