TR 40 over Eliza Creek
GoodMercer County, Illinois · NE-22-T15NR5W · Structure no. 066551400000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 40 over Eliza Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 40 over Eliza Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 40 over Eliza Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 40 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 2021.
How much traffic does TR 40 over Eliza Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 40 over Eliza Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 40 over Eliza Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.