TR 87A over Soldiers Creek
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E of I-57 · Structure no. 046329900000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 87A over Soldiers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 87A over Soldiers 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 87A over Soldiers Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 87A over Soldiers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 87A over Soldiers Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 87A over Soldiers Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns TR 87A over Soldiers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.