TR 79 over Little Grove CR
GoodMenard County, Illinois · 3.5 M W Petrsbrg · Structure no. 065311500000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 79 over Little Grove CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 79 over Little Grove CR in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 79 over Little Grove CR built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 79 over Little Grove CR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 79 over Little Grove CR carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 79 over Little Grove CR?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 79 over Little Grove CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.