TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek
PoorMarshall County, Illinois · T30N-R1W-3PM Sec 4 · Structure no. 062443700000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 17 (TH-C57) over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.