US Bridges

TR 73 over Ida Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Illinois · 1155E 2425N · Structure no. 053318400000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 73 over Ida Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 73 over Ida Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 73
CrossesIda Creek
Location1155E 2425N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.97894, -88.70925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 73 over Ida Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is TR 73 over Ida 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR 73 over Ida Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 73 over Ida Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 73 over Ida Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.