TR 276 over Wolf Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · E 16th N 1525 · Structure no. 050316800000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 276 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 276 over Wolf Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 276 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 276 over Wolf Creek 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 276 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 276 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 276 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.