US Bridges

TR 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Illinois · T12N-R9E-4PM Sec 2 · Structure no. 062504700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesTR 42 (TH-S17)
CrossesThenius Creek
LocationT12N-R9E-4PM Sec 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.04723, -89.44403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 42 (TH-S17) over Thenius Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.