TR 322 over Couel Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · E 19th N 2275 · Structure no. 050341200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 322 over Couel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 322 over Couel Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 322 over Couel Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 322 over Couel 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 322 over Couel Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 322 over Couel Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 322 over Couel Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.