TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet Creek
GoodMarshall County, Illinois · T12N-R9E-4PM Sec 15 · Structure no. 062505200000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 79 (TH-C68) over Gimlet Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.