US Bridges

TR 314 over Buck Creek

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 18 N 3450 · Structure no. 050355900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 314 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 314 over Buck Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 314
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationE 18 N 3450
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.43433, -88.81612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2020)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 314 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 314 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 314 over Buck Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 314 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 314 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.