TR 173 over Solomon Ck
FairMacoupin County, Illinois · 1.3 MI W Hettick · Structure no. 059329500000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 173 over Solomon Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 173 over Solomon Ck in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 173 over Solomon Ck built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 173 over Solomon Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does TR 173 over Solomon Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is TR 173 over Solomon Ck?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 173 over Solomon Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.