US Bridges

TR 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome Creek

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · W.CTR-17-T5NR2W · Structure no. 055501100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 286-CANDY Lane
CrossesTroublesome Creek
LocationW.CTR-17-T5NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41953, -90.65666
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 286-CANDY Lane over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.