TR 18 over Paririe Creek
PoorLivingston County, Illinois · 2895 N 400 E · Structure no. 053309100000000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 18 over Paririe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 18 over Paririe Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 18 over Paririe Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 18 over Paririe 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does TR 18 over Paririe Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 18 over Paririe Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR 18 over Paririe Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.