TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib
PoorLogan County, Illinois · 1 W 1 MI S Elkhart · Structure no. 054480200000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-56 over Lake Fork Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.