TR-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR
PoorPosted for loadLaSalle County, Illinois · .5 MI N Gardner RD · Structure no. 032540500000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does TR-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-2 Lasalle RD over Waupecon CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.