TR 72 over Prairie Creek
GoodLogan County, Illinois · .5 MI N Emden · Structure no. 054531000000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 72 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 72 over Prairie Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 37 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 72 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is TR 72 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 72 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 72 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 72 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.