TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Lexington · Structure no. 057017500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 496 ft (151.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66 carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66?
The structure is 496 ft (151.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 43 over UPRR & I-55 & Old RTE 66?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.