US Bridges

TR 112 over Prairie Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI Ene Mclean · Structure no. 057452600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 112 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 112 over Prairie Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 112
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location3.0 MI Ene Mclean
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33041, -89.09403
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 112 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 112 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does TR 112 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 112 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 112 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.