TR 75 over Grove CR
PoorPosted for loadMenard County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Greenview · Structure no. 065304800000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 75 over Grove CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 75 over Grove CR in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 125 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 75 over Grove CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is TR 75 over Grove CR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 75 over Grove CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 75 over Grove CR?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns TR 75 over Grove CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.