TR 29 over Tower Creek
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · 8500E 7000N · Structure no. 046348000000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 29 over Tower Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 29 over Tower Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 29 over Tower Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 29 over Tower 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does TR 29 over Tower Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 29 over Tower Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 29 over Tower Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.