TR 98 over Gar Creek
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Ofkankakee · Structure no. 046337900000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 98 over Gar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 98 over Gar Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 98 over Gar Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 98 over Gar 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 98 over Gar Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 98 over Gar Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 98 over Gar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.