TR 535 N 14th RD over Prairie Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · N14th E 1925 · Structure no. 050346900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 535 N 14th RD over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 535 N 14th RD over Prairie Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N 14th RD over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 535 N 14th RD over Prairie 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 N 14th RD over Prairie Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 535 N 14th RD over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 535 N 14th RD over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.