TR 109 over Crane Creek
FairMason County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Easton · Structure no. 063351000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 109 over Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 109 over Crane Creek in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 109 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is TR 109 over Crane 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 109 over Crane Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 109 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 109 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.