TR 9 over Prairie Ck
PoorLogan County, Illinois · 1 MI W Emden · Structure no. 054541200000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 9 over Prairie Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 9 over Prairie Ck in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 9 over Prairie Ck built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 9 over Prairie Ck 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 9 over Prairie Ck carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 9 over Prairie Ck?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 9 over Prairie Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.