US Bridges

TR 109 over Eliza Creek

Good

Mercer County, Illinois · SE-1-T14NR6W · Structure no. 066501800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 109 over Eliza Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 109 over Eliza Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 109
CrossesEliza Creek
LocationSE-1-T14NR6W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.23525, -91.0173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 109 over Eliza Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 109 over Eliza 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 109 over Eliza Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 109 over Eliza Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 109 over Eliza Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.