US Bridges

TR 20 over E Br Crane Creek

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 0.79 MI N Il 115 · Structure no. 046348500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 20 over E Br Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 20 over E Br Crane Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 20
CrossesE Br Crane Creek
Location0.79 MI N Il 115
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.06706, -88.17233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic179 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 20 over E Br Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 20 over E Br Crane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 20 over E Br Crane Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 20 over E Br Crane Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 20 over E Br Crane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.