TR 523B over Waupecan Creek
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · 0.8 Mi. E. Ransom · Structure no. 050356900000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 523B over Waupecan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 523B over Waupecan Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 523B over Waupecan Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 523B over Waupecan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.
How much traffic does TR 523B over Waupecan Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 523B over Waupecan Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 523B over Waupecan Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.