TR 535 over Prairie Creek
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · N 14th E 1975 · Structure no. 050341700000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 535 over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 535 over Prairie 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 535 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 535 over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does TR 535 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 535 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 535 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.