US Bridges

TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 5.9 MI E Bradley · Structure no. 046350800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 485 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 87A (old Ch 54)
CrossesFarr CR
Location5.9 MI E Bradley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.14913, -87.72794
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic485 by 2046
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 87A (old Ch 54) over Farr CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.