US Bridges

TR 41A over Prairie Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 205E 2800N · Structure no. 053416100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 41A over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 41A over Prairie Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 41A
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location205E 2800N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.03089, -88.89056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 41A over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 41A over Prairie 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does TR 41A over Prairie Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is TR 41A over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 41A over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.