TR 535 over Praire Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · N 14th E 1950 · Structure no. 050341600000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 535 over Praire Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 535 over Praire Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 535 over Praire Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 535 over Praire 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 535 over Praire Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 535 over Praire Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 535 over Praire Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.